§ Mr. Norman Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what advice he has received about the future development of carbon fibre; and if he will list the projects he intends funding which involve the use, the research and the development of carbon fibre.
§ Mr. Kenneth Baker[pursuant to the reply, 20 June 1984, c. 152]: Carbon fibre, and other high performance composites, are among the materials being considered by the materials advisory group, which will be reporting shortly to me. Seven industrial projects relating to the development and use of carbon fibre are currently being assisted under the support for innovation scheme. Total project costs are £12 million, and grants offered total £2.4 million. Details of the projects are subject to commercial confidentiality.