HC Deb 16 November 1983 vol 48 cc475-6W
49. Mr. Richard Page

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many companies are involved in the United Kingdom in the manufacture of silicon chips; and whether production is sufficient to meet the demands of British industry.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

There are 11 major manufacturers of silicon integrated circuits in the United Kingdom. In 1982 the United Kingdom market was £320 million and United Kingdom production £208 million.