§ 25. Mr. ConnartyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what steps his Department is taking to assist the petrochemical industry through the present recession; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. SainsburyThe Government are committed to helping British industry to succeed in world markets. They are doing this by creating a climate within which industry can thrive and by ensuring that the policies of both DTI and the rest of Government take the needs of business into account. Our chemicals and biotechnology division, which was set up in July, is in close touch with the petrochemical industry.