§ 75. Mr. Biffenasked the Minister of Technology how many companies are now included in the steel castings industry; and what proposals have been made for the promotion of mergers through the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation.
§ Mr. Harold LeverThere are 84 steel foundries at work in Great Britain at the present time, but I do not know the number of separate companies. Dealings between individual companies and the Industrial Reorganisation Corporation are confidential, but I repeat my hope that firms will continue to approach the Corporation.