§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Industry under what statutory powers he required the British Steel Corporation to close down its Bristol chemical plant; and if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the details of the guidance given by his Department to the Press regarding this matter.
§ Mr. Churchillasked the Secretary of State for Industry by what statute he was empowered to order the closure of British Steel Corporation's chemical plant at Bristol.
§ Mr. BennNone, as I made clear in my speech in Bristol. As the Minister responsible for the steel industry I contacted the Chairman of the British Steel Corporation, who agreed that the plant should be closed while we made sure it was safe. No Press notice was issued by my Department but confirmation of the action taken was given in the news media.