World Recession (Contingency Plans)

HC Deb 19 November 1987 vol 122 cc610-1W

Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if his Department is making contingency plans to help British industry in the event of a world recession.

Mr. Atkins

My Department's policies are designed to help industry strengthen its competitiveness and ability to adapt to changes in the market, so that it can respond effectively to whatever contingencies arise.