§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what further discussions he has had with representatives of the European Commission and of the British Steel Corporation regarding steel pricing after the end of the freeze; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanNo reply has been sent to the European Commission's letter of 2nd February, but, as stated in Cmnd 5205 "The Programme for Controlling Inflation: The Second Stage", prices for coal and steel will be subject to our obligation as members of the European Coal and Steel Community.