§ Mr. Molloyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in view of the situation facing the British domestic appliance industry in being unable to obtain required supplies of cold reduced steel sheet from the British Steel Corporation, what further steps and meetings are envisaged between his Department and the parties involved to meet this situation.
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§ Mr. Tom BoardmanMy Department is currently considering applications from domestic appliance manufacturers for temporary exemption from import duty on certain types of sheet steel, and we are in touch with the companies concerned about these applications.
Mr. Eddie Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he has yet replied to representations from the EEC regarding the pricing policy of the British steel industry, including the introduction of the basing points system; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanNo. The Commission's letter, which invites comments within 30 days, is being studied.