HC Deb 29 November 1971 vol 827 c8W
47. Mr. Millan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he was informed by the British Steel Corporation of its intention to close the Glasgow sales office of its Tubes Division; what subsequent discussions took place with the Corporation; and what was the nature of these discussions.

Mr. Ridley

Discussions took place in the context of the Iron and Steel Act, 1967 but I concluded that this was a matter entirely for the Corporation.