HC Deb 19 February 1992 vol 204 c213W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of(a) United Kingdom iron, (b) crude steel and (c) tinplate is produced within Wales.

Mr. David Hunt

In 1991, 35 per cent. of United Kingdom iron production, 35 per cent. of United Kingdom crude steel production, and 100 per cent. of United Kingdom tinplate production took place within Wales.

Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much steel is made per head in Wales; and what were the equivalent figures for 1976, 1981 and 1986.

Mr. David Hunt

In 1981, 176 tonnes of raw steel were produced per steel worker in Wales. The equivalent figures for 1986 and 1991 were 239 tonnes and 341 tonnes respectively. No figures are available for 1976.