§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the average price per ton of (a) all types of steel, (b) plates, (c) light rolled products, (d) sheets coated and uncoated, and (e) tinplate, respectively, imported into the United Kingdom from the other member States of the EEC during the last foul years and during each month of 1975 to date; and how these prices compare with those for the corresponding United Kingdom produced products.
§ Mr. DeakinsFigures of import prices as such are not compiled for these products. However, average values per tonne can be derived from the Overseas Trade Statistics. These should not be regarded as prices since they are influenced by differences in the commodity composition, in the quality of the goods, transport costs and in certain other factors. The values per tonne thus obtained are:
policy towards British Caledonian Airways developing as a competitor to British Airways; and whether he intends to take any action in this regard;
(2) if it is his policy to nationalise British Caledonian Airways.
§ Mr. ShoreI am at present considering future policy towards British Caledonian Airways, following the review of civil aviation policy which my officials have recently completed.