HC Deb 06 May 1982 vol 23 cc128-9W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if his Department is sponsoring research into the metallurgy of car manufacture; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

The Department's metallurgical research is not directed specifically to one particular industry but could have application to car manufacture.

Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will study the Canadian Federal Government's Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs anti-corrosion code for car manufacturing; and if he will introduce such a code in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Butcher

The code is currently being studied and the need for introduction of such a code will be considered in relation to the corrosive effect of the atmoshpere in the United Kingdom.