HC Deb 22 February 1968 vol 759 c192W
Mr. Swain

asked the Minister of Power what is the estimated tonnage of pig iron which will be used by the British Steel Corporation in 1968.

Mr. Marsh

There are many uncertainities, but the Corporation estimate that usage in 1968 might reach, or possibly exceed, 15 million tons.

Mr. Swain

asked the Minister of Power what proportion of pig iron used by the British Steel Corporation is home produced.

Mr. Richard Marsh

99.9 per cent.

Mr. Swain

asked the Minister of Power what proportion of pig iron used by the British Steel Corporation is produced by private enterprise.

Mr. Marsh

I regret the precise information is not available, but it is a negligible proportion.