HC Deb 19 October 1973 vol 861 c348W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what official discussions he has had on the joint venture in the United Kingdom for an ethylene plant of some 500,000 tons per annum capacity involving ICI, Shell Chemicals and BP Chemicals International; whether special provision has been sought for investment or other grants; what discussions have taken place on pricing; and whether he will make a statement on the Government's policy on these matters.

Mr. Anthony Grant

I am aware that discussions are taking place between the companies about a possible project of this kind but have so far had no detailed discussions with them.