§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Trade what percentage of large diameter steel pipes is imported from Japan; and what percentage is made in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MeacherIn the first 10 months of this year 221,000 tonnes of steel—excluding stainless steel—tubes and pipes with an internal diameter exceeding 152 mm. were imported, of which 0.8000 tonnes—0.4 per cent.—was consigned from Japan. I am unable to say what percentage of the home market these imports represent.