§ Mr. Butcherasked the Secretary of State for Trade what action his Department has undertaken in overseas countries to promote and exploit the market potential of the British invention Viewdata.
§ Mr. ParkinsonThe export services of the British Overseas Trade Board, which are provided by my Department, are available to promote Viewdata systems and facilities abroad. Specific action taken includes the briefing of commercial officers in United Kingdom missions overseas to advise on, and assist with, the marketing of Viewdata and the provision of support for demonstrations of Viewdata equipment at specialised international exhibitions.