HC Deb 10 June 1981 vol 6 cc145-6W
Mr. Jim Callaghan

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will raise at his next meeting with his European Economic Community counterparts the need for a medium-term plan covering the whole range of electronics industries.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

The EC Council is currently considering initiatives for a scheme of support for microelectronics and for greater harmonisation and liberalisation of telecommunications markets. The Government have supported these proposals. Future progress will depend upon the outcome of these initiatives which we will discuss with our Community partners.

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