HC Deb 29 November 1982 vol 33 c28W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if any targets have been set by the European Economic Community for capacity reductions in the steel industries of the various members of the Common Market; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

The Commission has called for reductions in steel-making capacity throughout the Community of 30–35 million tonnes of hot rolled products by the end of 1985. Specific targets have not been set for individual member States.