HC Deb 24 May 1979 vol 967 c204W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what figures are available for the Government money made available to industry for the application of microprocessors; and if he will list in the Official Report firms receiving this form of financial assistance.

Mr. David Mitchell

Under the microprocessor application project, my Department has so far committed some £9 million to assist industry with specific projects for the application of microprocessors in end-products or manufacturing processes. Considerations of commercial confidentiality related to the development element in most projects preclude publication in theOfficial Report of the names of firms receiving such assistance.