§ Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Minister of Technology what directions Her Majesty's Government have given to the British Steel Corporation regarding an increase in its exports of steel reinforcing rods during the last 12 months.
§ Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Minister of Technology (1) what proportion of the value of exports for use in construction during 1968 was made-up by steel reinforcing rods; and what is the equivalent figure for 1969;
(2) what was the value of exports of steel reinforcing rods used in construction work during 1968; and what is the equivalent figure so far for 1969.
Mr. Alan WilliamsThe value of exports for use in construction is not available, since it is not in general, practicable for Customs authorities to record the eventual use of goods exported. However, from the tonnages of ferro-concrete bars and rods reported by steelmakers as delivered for export, it is estimated that the value of exports of such bars and rods has been:
- 1968, year: about £600,000-£700,000.
- 1969, 9 months: about £300,000-£350,000.