§ Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Industry what steps he intends to take to fulfil the declared objective of the leaders of the seven industrialised Western nations who attended the Venice summit regarding the introduction of increasingly fuel-efficient vehicles.
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§ Mr. David MitchellManufacturers in the United Kingdom vehicle industry as well as those of the other nations who attended the Venice summit are carrying out research and development much of which is aimed at improved fuel efficiency. Some of the work in the United Kingdom is supported by public resources, particularly that which is more long term, and the level of support will be adjusted as circumstances demand.