§ Miss Maynardasked the Secretary of State for Industry, in view of the large amount of public money to be invested in Alloy Steel Rods if it is the Government's policy to take a 51 per cent. or more share holding in the company.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThis is primarily a matter for the British Steel Corporation, which is already a shareholder in the company. The Secretary of State's consent would be required for the acquisition of a further interest by BSC.