§ Mr. Clemitsonasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on the steel supply position.
§ Mr. MeacherThe recovery of steel production from the adverse impact of the energy crisis and the miners' strike has been hindered by several difficulties including shortages of ferrous scrap and of appropriate blends of coking coal, manpower shortages, and industrial disputes. Some shortages of steel persist, 595W though the balance between supply and demand for steel is believed to be generally improving.