HC Deb 21 March 1983 vol 39 c327W
46. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will take steps to restrict by quota the export of metal scrap out of the United Kingdom.

Mr. MacGregor

There are quotas on exports of copper scrap from the Community to third countries. There are no present plans for further restricting, by quota, the export of metal scrap from the United Kingdom. However, representations have been received from users of aluminium scrap asking for imposition of quota controls, and that request is being considered.