§ 56. Mr. Gregor Mackenzieasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is now in a position to announce his plans for the future structure of the British Steel Corporation.
§ 64. Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had with the British Steel Corporation on the subject of his policy of disposal of Government-owned assets; what parts of the British Steel 305W Corporation have been considered in this respect; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyNo. I have nothing to add to the reply my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Edinburgh, East (Mr. Strang) and the right hon. Member for Kettering (Sir G. de Freitas) on 8th February.
§ 65. Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give a general direction to the British Steel Corporation to publish quarterly reports.
§ Mr. RidleyNo, Sir. The B.S.C. already publishes a half-yearly statement of its financial results. I am asking the Chairman to write to my hon. Friend about quarterly reports.