HC Deb 19 July 1967 vol 750 c280W
118. Dame Irene Ward

asked 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. Freeson

The National Steel Corporation is well aware of the need to take decisions as quickly as possible about the future distribution of production.