HC Deb 02 July 1973 vol 859 cc10-1W
37. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will give the dates when he received communications concerning the Portal Engineering Co. Ltd. requesting action under the Companies Act, the dates of his replies to these communications and the action he took in each instance and with what results.

Sir G. Howe

Letters were received from the hon. Member on 18th September 1972 and 15th January 1973, and replies were sent on 10th October 1972 and 7th February 1973 respectively. I have also corresponded with the principal former directors and shareholders and shall shortly reply to a letter received from one of them on 21st June 1973. I do not consider that any action under the Companies Acts is necessary.

Steel Prices Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will compare the current prices for rolled steel products in the United Kingdom, the

(BSC prices = 100)
United Kingdom Federal Republic of Germany France Italy
Billets 100 133 119 91
Medium Plates 100 129 129 121
Boiler Plates 100 144 145 125
Beams Structural 100 127 120 129
Steel for Reinforcement 100 117 123 114
Hot Rolled Strip 100 119 109 116
Hot Rolled Coil 100 119 110 119

Converted at rates of exchange ruling during early June. All prices ex basing point.