§ 118. Dame Irene Wardasked the Minister of Power whether he is aware that plans for the future development of the Tyne port are being delayed pending a decision on the future survival and growth of the Consett steelworks; and, in view of the unemployment in the region, if he will give a direction to the Steel Corporation to come to a decision.
§ Mr. FreesonThe National Steel Corporation is well aware of the need to take decisions as quickly as possible about the future distribution of production.