HC Deb 11 April 1973 vol 854 cc294-5W
Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he accepts the conclusion of the Select Committee on Nationalised Industries that the provision of employment for redundant steelworkers must be a Government responsibility; how he will discharge this responsibility in respect of Shelton; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Emery

The White Paper on the British Steel Corporation's investment strategy made it clear that the Government would pursue policies designed to tackle the problems posed by plant closures in the steel industry. In particular, our aim is to sustain a high rate of economic growth so that new jobs will be generated to replace those lost by closures. In the case of Shelton, the West Midlands Economic Planning Board is currently considering the likely consequences of the closure.