HC Deb 23 February 1982 vol 18 c353W
Mr. Ray Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he has any plans to provide public money to assist the private sector of the steel industry in Wales.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

I have no application before me for assistance under section 7 of the Industry Act 1972. As regards section 8, I refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry on 14 December 1981.—[Vol. 15, c. 26–34.]