§ Sir John Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement about the working of the Industrial Development Board.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerGood progress has been made in our planning of the Industrial Development Board. The steering group, set up to advise my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, has now submitted its recommendations on the board's scope.. organisation and working methods.
Arrangements are in hand for the publication of the proposal for a draft industrial development board (Northern Ireland) order which is proposed to be debated in the Northern Ireland Committee. The debate will provide an opportunity for a full discussion on the modus operandi of the new board.