§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Minister of Technology what representations he has received about the supply of steel generally and of mild steel in particular from Scotland; what reply he has sent; and if he will make a statement on delays in supply of steel in Scotland.
Mr. Alan WilliamsOver the last 12 months the Department has received nine complaints from Scotland about steel supplies. Where appropriate they have been passed on to the industry for examination. We are not aware that the position in Scotland is different from that in the rest of the United Kingdom.