§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what restrictions the EEC places upon the British Steel Corporation or Her Majesty's Government in respect of subsidies or other financial support to keep British steel plants in production.
§ Mr. EmeryArticle 4 of the Treaty of Paris which established the European Coal and Steel Community prohibits subsidies or aids granted by States. This does not, however, apply to regional aids available to industry.