HC Deb 29 March 1968 vol 761 cc345-6W
Mrs. Ewing

asked the President of the Board of Trade which site for an aluminium smelter Alcan (United Kingdom) Limited has indicated to the Government it favours of the alternatives available; and whether this choice has been altered by Alcan.

Mr. Darling

Alcan (United Kingdom) Limited have indicated a preference for Invergordon as a site for an aluminium smelter, but the company has said it is prepared to build its smelter elsewhere.

Mrs. Ewing

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will refrain from making a final decision on aluminium smelting until the matter has been debated in Parliament.

Mr. Darling

I must ask the hon. Lady to await the statement which has been promised.