HC Deb 08 December 1964 vol 703 c156W
32. Mr. Iain Macleod

asked the Minister of Power what estimates he has made of increased demand on the British steel industry as a result of the import levy; and to what extent it is estimated that the increased demand can be met.

Mr. Frederick Lee

I am informed by the Iron and Steel Board that the import charge might perhaps increase the home demand upon the industry by an annual rate of the order of ½ million ingot tons. The industry is fully confident of its ability to meet this increased demand provided normal ordering practices are maintained.