asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy the dates of the meetings of the Industrial Development Consortium in 1978; and the outcome of such meetings.
Written Answers. - Industrial Development Consortium.
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The Industrial Development Consortium met on 25 January 1978, 23 February 1978, 30 March 1978, 14 June 1978, 20 July 1978.
The consortium have considered a large variety of proposals related to industrial development and have undertaken, through sub-groups, studies of methods to encourage growth in industrial and service activities and to remove obstacles to development in specific industries. In addition they have given impetus to the consideration of further industrial development and diversification possibilities in the public sector.