§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) what is the current production level of pig iron in the United Kingdom; and what is the estimate of domestic production of pig iron for the next two years; (2) if he is satisfied with the adequacy of domestic production of pig iron in the United Kingdom for the next two years.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallUnited Kingdom production of pig iron totalled 166,400 tonnes in 1980, though this figure was affected by the strike in the British Steel Corporation at the beginning of the year. My right hon. Friend has made no estimate of future production levels.
§ Mr. Campbell-Savoursasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether, under section 5(3) of the Iron and Steel Act 1975, he will require the British Steel Corporation to provide information on its future level of domestic pig iron production within the United Kingdom.