Mr. Siliarsasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will give a breakdown by product of the 4.5 million tonnes total steel capacity proposed for Scotland in 1980.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThe British Steel Corporation's current steel finishing capacity in Scotland is divided approximately as follows:
per cent. strip products 36 plate 30 tubes 13 sections 12 billets, bars and rods 8 other 1 The make-up of future capacity will be influenced by the way in which market opportunities develop.
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Industry how much public money has been devoted to a steel export berth at the Hunterston development; and what is the extent of the facilities.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldNone. The port facilities being provided are for handling imported bulk supplies, such as iron ore, and will be capable of use for the export of similar materials only.