§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Industry, in view of the critical position of the British steel industry, what measures he is taking to assist the British Steel Corporation.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldSubject to Parliament granting the necessary powers, my right hon. Friend intends to make finance available to the Corporation in the current financial year within a cash limit of £950 million. The Government have also the Corporation's interests to the fore in discussions on Community steel policy.