HC Deb 28 April 1982 vol 22 c305W
18. Mr. Maclennan

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement of his progress in finding an alternative operator for the Invergordon aluminium smelter.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

The Government are still considering the basis upon which a new power contract might be made available to a new operator of the smelter. When that is established, discussions can begin with the various parties who have expressed an interest in operating the smelter.