HC Deb 10 April 1972 vol 834 c120W
28. Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give assistance to enable the United Sulphuric Acid Plant at Widnes to remain in production in order to prevent British industry from depending on foreign supplies of sulphur and sulphuric acid.

Mr. Anthony Grant

No, the closure of the plant at Widnes was a matter for the commercial judgment of the company itself.