§ 47. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has rejected the European Community proposals that a further contraction of the British steel industry should be effected.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe Government's definitive response to the Commission's decisions on restructuring488W is being formulated in the light of further discussions with the British Steel Corporation and having regard to the need to ensure that other member states fully implement the capacity cuts required of them. I can assure the hon. Member however that as in the past any reductions in United Kingdom capacity that take place will be necessary in order to develop a viable and efficient steel industry in the United Kingdom.