§ 45. Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent communication he has had with the management of the British Steel Corporation, and the European Commission, respectively, regarding the pricing policies of the corporation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe corporation's pricing policy is its own responsibility, although prices have been among the topics covered by the discussions which the corporation has with the Government on matters of mutual concern. I have not discussed the corporation's pricing policy with the European Commission, but the Commission was informed in advance of the increases decided upon by the corporation.