§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Industry (1) what is the latest estimate of the financial profit or loss of the British Steel Corporation in the current year;
(2) if, in light of the recent meeting of Common Market steel Ministers and the revised survival plan from the chairman of the British Steel Corporation, he will consider recommending the closure of plants for particular periods of the year as an alternative to plant closures; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherI will reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.