§ Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether, following the meeting of the European Council on 28 and 29 June, he proposes to take any additional steps to protect the position of British steel producers in both the public and private sectors.
§ Mr. ButcherThe Minister for Trade visited Washington on 30 June-2 July and explained firmly to 261W members of the United States Administration why the case against the alleged subsidies to British steel producers is misconceived, and the importance of an agreed settlement. The Government are giving full support to the Commission in the discussions which, as agreed at the European Council meeting, it is having with the United States Administration to find an acceptable solution to the US countervailing and anti-dumping cases.