§ 39 and 40. Mr. Patrick McNair-Wilsonasked the Minister of Power (1) to what extent the present level of steel production is adequate for the needs of Great Britain's economy;
(2)if he will give the total ingot tonnage produced by the British steel industry in the years, 1953, 1963, and 1964.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeSteel production was 17,609,000 ingot tons in 1953, 22,520,000 ingot tons in 1963 and 26,230,000 ingot tons in 1964. Following the investment of large sums of public money in the industry, the level of steel production is now adequate.