§ 22. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement, giving full details, of the plans which he has submitted to the British Steel Corporation for the hiving off of profitable sectors belonging to the Corporation.
§ Mr. David MitchellMy right hon. Friend has submitted no such plans. The future of individual sectors or subsidiaries is a matter for the British Steel Corporation, taking into account the future of its mainline business and the need for the Corporation to operate efficiently and commercially.