HC Deb 14 October 1975 vol 897 c695W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will explore with the Malagasy Republic the possibility of long-term contracts for chrome ore for use by the British Steel Corporation.

Mr. Kaufman

The British Steel Corporation is responsible for obtaining its supplies of raw materials and will follow up any possibilities which may arise of obtaining supplies of ferro chrome from developments in the Republic of Malagasy.