HC Deb 15 July 1974 vol 877 c15W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement of policy on the exporting of steel from the United Kingdom and its subsequent reimportation at higher prices; and if he will also state the exports of steel in each year from 1970.

Mr. Meacher

I consider that this practice should be discouraged but have not seen any evidence to suggest that it is occurring to any significant extent, although I have offered to investigate any evidence hon. Members may have about it.

The United Kingdom exports of steel were as follows:

000 tonnes
1970 3,863
1971 4,706
1972 4,444
1973 4,026