§ 45. Mr. Ellisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has now received from the British Steel Corporation an application in respect of the purchase of Brymbo steelworks.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanNo; we have already made it clear that the acquisition of Brymbo by Guest Keen and Nettlefolds would be acceptable in principle to the Government and I am exploring with the parties how I can best assist in furthering their negotiations.