HC Deb 18 December 1952 vol 509 c269W
150. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Supply what proportion of the iron and steel forging industry, measured by any convenient means, is at present controlled by the British Iron and Steel Corporation.

Mr. Low

Companies controlled by the Corporation accounted in 1951 for 73.8 per cent. of the total output of heavy steel forgings (including tyres, wheels and axles). Statistics of iron forgings are not available.

151. Mr. Erroll

asked the Minister of Supply what proportion of the iron foundry industry, measured by any convenient means, is at present controlled by the British Iron and Steel Corporation.

Mr. Low

Companies controlled by the Iron and Steel Corporation of Great Britain accounted for 22.1 per cent. of the total output of iron castings in 1951.