§ 35. Major Guy Lloydasked the Minister of Supply whether, in view of the fact that the world output of steel will soon outstrip demand, he will undertake a re-examination of the capital development programme for the British steel manufacturing industry in the light of these forecasts.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussThe matter is continually under review.
§ Mr. Godfrey NicholsonAre not the Government doing their best to check steel production by their nationalisation policy?
§ Mr. StraussNo, Sir. The hon. Member is doubtless aware that steel production has gone up considerably since the nationalisation of this industry was proposed.