HC Deb 26 July 1971 vol 822 cc11-2W
56. Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if

Descriptions Act; and if he will state in each case the nature of the decision reached and the reason for it.

Sir J. Eden

Yes. I will publish these details of the applications I have received in the OFFICIAL REPORT; other have been made to my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Following is the information:

he will make a statement concerning Government approval for the proposal of Christiania Spigerverk to build a plant for the production of steel reinforcement products in the United Kingdom; and if he will report on the discussions which he has had with the British Steel Corporation relating to the proposal.

Sir J. Eden

The company has been told that consent under Section 15 of the Iron and Steel Act, 1967, will be granted if it finds a site acceptable on distribution-of-industry grounds. This general policy issue was discussed with the B.S.C., but it is not consulted on individual proposals.