§ Mr. Cantasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations he had with the Chairman of the British Steel Corporation before authorising the construction of a new privately-owned mini steel works by Lloyd Cooper in West Bromwich.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanNone. I understand that Lloyd Cooper's plans are not finalised and no application for my consent under Section 15 of the Iron and Steel Act, 1967, has been received. An application for an industrial development certificate has been submitted to the Department and is being considered.