§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement of the prospects for the United Kingdom pulp, paper and board industry.
§ Mr. MacGregor[pursuant to the reply, 25 November; c. 542]: The paper and board sector working party is currently assessing the industry's prospects, which I also discussed with the paper manufacturers, my hon. Friend and other hon. Members earlier this month. I value these regular contacts with the industry and await the assessment of the SWP with interest.