asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will publish in the Official Report the reasons why the silicon chip industry will be centred in Bristol; what discussions on the silicon chip industry have taken place with the local authorities, universities and polytechnics, trade unions and appropriate industries in the Greater Manchester area; and if he will make a statement.

I take it that my hon. Friend is referring to the NEB's Inmos venture. Its location is a matter for the company and the NEB, subject to the NEB guidelines. We have received a number of representations about this from local authorities and Members of Parliament.