HC Deb 25 June 1985 vol 81 c344W
Mr. Lord

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many collection sites for scrap metal are presently being used nationwide.

Mr. Butcher

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. Lord

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will estimate the value of the scrap metal brought into collection sites annually.

Mr. Butcher

The value of scrap metal purchased by merchants in 1984 is estimated by the British Scrap Federation to be £600 million.