HC Deb 22 October 1973 vol 861 cc358-9W
38. Mr Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he is talking about the shortage of newsprint in Great Britain.

Mr. Chataway

I am in touch with the producers of newsprint and the newspaper publishers, but since the shortage of newsprint is worldwide and we are heavily dependent on imports the scope for action is limited. In the meantime I understand that the arrangements which have been made to help newspapers in difficulty are working satisfactorily.