§ Mr. Blakerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received with regard to the renegotiation by Government Departments and other public authorities of fixed price contracts involving the supply of stainless steel products, in view of the recent increase in the cost of such products caused by the nickel strikes in Canada; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. William RodgersNone, apart from the letter from the Stainless Steel Fabricators Association forwarded by the hon. Member, to which I replied on 19th November.