asked the Minister of Technology what action he proposes to take to provide information and advice on advanced technology and industrial matters to industry and educational authorities.

Increasing the flow of technological information and advice between my right hon. Friend's Department, educational institutions and industry is one of the principal functions of the industrial liaison centres and the regional organisation of the Ministry of Technology which has recently been expanded and strengthened. In addition, much is already being done by scientific and technical publications, exhibitions and conferences.