HC Deb 14 July 1975 vol 895 cc361-2W
47. Mr. Anthony Grant

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many deputations he and his Ministers have met on the subject of job opportunities since February 1974, specifying the regions from which they came.

Crude Steel production (million tonnes) Annual percentage increase
1960 1965 1970 1974 1960 to 1965 1965 to 1970 1970 to 1974
World … 346 457 596 710 5.7 5.5 4.5
EEC (the Six) … 73 86 109 133 3.3 4.9 5.1
United Kingdom … 24.7 27.5 27.9 22.5 2.2 0.3 -5.2

Mr. Gregor Mackenzie

The great majority of the deputations I and my colleagues receive are concerned directly or indirectly with the creation or preservation of jobs in one or more parts of the country. If the hon. Member has a more specific inquiry in mind I shall do my best to provide a more detailed answer.

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