§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Industry what study he has made of the plans of the British Steel Corporation to spend £200 million revitalising its production of coke and its effects on National Smokeless Fuels coke production; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThe Corporation's investment programme, including coke production facilities, is one of the issues covered by the present discussions between the Government, BSC and the TUC Steel Committee. My right hon. Friend will make a statement as soon as he is able in the light of progress of these discussions.