§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action the Government are taking to ease the polyvinyl chloride shortage in the United Kingdom; and what is the proportion of the market supplied by the two leading companies.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantThe principal cause of the present shortage is a plant breakdown, which will inevitably mean reduced supplies for some time. The two leading producers are believed to supply together rather over 60 per cent. of the market.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what percentage of total United Kingdom consumption of polyvinyl chloride is imported.
§ Mr. Anthony GrantDuring the period January to September 1972 imports of polyvinyl chloride polymer and copolymer resins accounted for 21 per cent. of total United Kingdom consumption.