HC Deb 11 February 1985 vol 73 c16W
Dr. Twinn

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to which objectives in his White Paper (Cmnd. 8621), "Standards, Quality and Inter-nation Competitiveness", he will be giving priority to in the current year.

Mr. Butcher

The Goverment intend to press ahead with implementing all aspects of the White Paper proposals. Major targets will include; broadening the scope and appeal of the national quality campaign; expanding the coverage of certification schemes and activating voluntary arrangements for accrediting certification bodies; and work with the British Standards Institution to improve the responsiveness and effectiveness of standards-writing.