§ Mr. Marquand60, 61 and 62. asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what major projects utilising structural steel, for which the authorisation of the Minister of Supply is required, are now so advanced in preparation that they could quickly be undertaken in the event of a a further decline in commercial demand for steel;
(2) what major projects utilising structural steel, for which the authorisation of 70W the Minister of Power is required, are now so advanced in preparation that they could quickly be undertaken in the event of a further decline in commercial demand for steel;
(3) what major projects utilising structural steel, for which the authorisation of the Minister of Health is required, are now so advanced in preparation that they could quickly be undertaken in the event of a further decline in commercial demand for steel.
§ Mr. MaudlingIt would not be feasible quickly to undertake major projects for the purpose which the right hon. Member has in mind. On 21st April and on 3rd July my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer stated the Government's views on the nature and timing of action which might be taken as necessary to help sustain demand generally through increased public investment.