§ Sir Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on what date he commissioned the 41W study entitled "UK Minerals Technology Market Study"; on what date it was received; and when he expects to make a statement.
§ Mr. Trippier[pursuant to the reply, 27 January 1984, c. 732]: The "UK Minerals Technology Market Study" was commissioned by the Department in May 1982 and the report was received in January 1983. Its conclusions and recommendations are confidential to the Department, the relevant requirements board and its committee, and I do not intend to make a statement.