HC Deb 29 November 1971 vol 827 cc12-3W
Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will introduce legislation to set up a Scottish Steel Corporation separate from, and competitive with, the British Steel Corporation.

Mr. Ridley

No. But I am prepared to authorise the establishment of iron and steel production facilities by private interests in Scotland under Section 15 of the Iron and Steel Act, 1967.