HC Deb 24 May 1971 vol 818 cc10-1W
55. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he is taking to halt the decline in employment in the paper and board industry.

57. Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is aware of the growth of unemployment in the paper-making and board-making industry, and of the closure of mills and the general contraction of this industry, at a time of increasing demand, now largely met by Scandinavian imports; and what steps he is taking to increase the level of domestic production in this industry.

Mr. Ridley

We have had several discussions with the industry about its problems, and I have written to it describing the action which will now be taken.