HC Deb 23 May 1979 vol 967 cc134-5W
Mrs. Short

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what action he is taking to support the United Kingdom's lead in silicon chips made from III-V compounds; and what he is doing to ensure that British research in this field will be used by manufacturing industry.

Mr. David Mitchell

Support is given through the Science Research Council, the computers systems and electronics Requirements Board and the Ministry of Defence to research and development on microelectronic and optoelectronic devices made from III-V compounds at universities, industrial research laboratories and Government research establishments. Some industrial manufacturers are selling products based on this work.

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