HC Deb 11 February 1969 vol 777 c256W
37. Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Power whether he will give a direction to the British Steel Corporation, in the national interest, to implement the recommendations of the Geddes Report on the supply of steel for shipbuilding.

52. Mr. Shinwell

asked the Minister of Power what action he is taking to prevent a rise in the price of steel requirements for the shipbuilding industry.

60. Mr. George Jeger

asked the Minister of Power whether he will issue a direction to the British Steel Corporation to withdraw its proposed increases in the cost of steel to British shipbuilders.

Mr. Mason

I am awaiting the report of the N.B.P.I. on the British Steel Corporation's price proposals. On the particular question of the Geddes Committee's recommendations, I would refer to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Glasgow, Cathcart (Mr. Edward M. Taylor) on 10th December last.—[Vol. 775. c. 193.]