HC Deb 15 July 1980 vol 988 cc523-4W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many copies of the report commissioned from the Centre for Policy Alternatives at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and de- livered in early 1979 have been distributed, and to whom; and what response he has had.

Mr. David Mitchell

Up to the end of June 1980, 1,032 copies were distributed of the report "microprocessor Applications: Cases and Observations" Commissioned by the Department of Industry from the Centre for Policy Alternatives at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Distribution was restricted to United Kingdom organizations. The report was issued as part of the microprocessor applications project to increase awareness and understanding of the benefits of applying microelectronics. Responses from recipients of the report have been very favourable.

Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will now arrange for the report commissioned from the Centre for Policy Alternatives at the Massachusetts institute of Technology and delivered in early 1979 to be made publicly available; and if he will make statement.

Mr. David Mitchell

Arrangements have already been made for Her Majesty's Stationery Office to publish the report "Microprocessor Applications: Cases and Observations" commissioned by the Department of Industry from the Centre for Policy Alternatives at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, It will, therefore, be publicly available in due course.