§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will take steps, by stockpiling or otherwise, to cover the possibility of interruption of strategic metal supplies to the United Kingdom as the result of severe industrial disruption in South Africa.
§ Mr. MacGregorFollowing my hon. Friend's announcement in the House on 19 May 1980, the Government have been consulting widely about the514W desirability of measures to improve security of supply of essential minerals. They expect to reach conclusions in the near future.