§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will support the Expo 82 exhibition organised by the Cannock Chase district council and supported by industrialists and trade unions in the area with the aim of furthering industrial development in the 368W Cannock Chase area; if he will take steps jointly with other local authorities to support similar exhibitions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorI welcome the Cannock Chase district council's initiative in organising with local industrialists and trade unions the Expo 82 exhibition following the success of Expo 81. Such collaboration between public and private sector has an important part to play in stimulating local enterprise and this and similar joint ventures will continue to receive the Government's encouragement.