Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 1997. It was answered by Ian Taylor (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What plans he has to provide further assistance to the British semi-conductor industry. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to provide further assistance to the British semi-conductor industry. [19472] Mr. Ian Taylor: The Government are already providing assistance to the British semi-conductor industry. It is supporting the National Microelectronics Institute under the information society initiative programme for business. The institute, a partnership between the industry and Government, aims to promote the growth of the microelectronics industry in the UK, in particular by stimulating the manufacture of semi-conductors in the UK. Another part of the information society initiative, the microelectronics in business programme, introduces UK companies to semi-conductor technology, and encourages best practice in its use in products. In addition, a number of individual semi-conductor manufacturers, and their suppliers, have received assistance in respect of new investment.

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