HC Deb 09 May 1977 vol 931 c345W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what proportion of United Kingdom crude steel, pig iron and tinplate was produced in Wales in 1976.

Mr. Les Huckfield

Following are the figures:

Percentage of UK Production in Wales in 1976
Crude steel … … 28
Blast furnace iron … … 33
Tinplate … … 100

Source: Iron and Steel Statistics Bureau.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many tons of steel were produced in 1967 in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively; and how many tons it is estimated will be produced in 1977.

Mr. Les Huckfield

Following is the information:

Crude Steel Production
million tonnes 1967
England … … … 13.5
Scotland … … … 2.6
Wales … … … 8.1

Source: Iron and Steel Statistics Bureau. Estimates for 1977 are not available.