§ Mr. Eadieasked the Minister of Power if he will make a statement on the organisational structure of the iron and steel industry with particular reference to the proposals for four regional groups.
§ Mr. MarshI would refer my hon. Friend to the British Steel Corporation's first Report on Organisation (Cmnd. 3362). The Corporation will submit a further report to me as soon as practicable.
§ Mr. Eadieasked the Minister of Power if he will direct the British Steel Corporation to consult fully with the Iron and Steel Trade Union Consultative Committee before finalising decisions on structure.
§ Mr. MarshThe Iron and Steel Act, 1967 (Section 4(2)) requires the Corporation to consult the appropriate representative organisations before reaching conclusions on the organisation of the industry.