§ 38. Mr. Flanneryasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what tonnage of steel, of what type, and from which countries has been imported into the United Kingdom in each of the last two years.
§ Mr. ButcherThe information is as follows:
companies, depend on their continuing ability to compete and on the market for their products, but I believe that sustained viability and profitability is a realistic ambition.
§ 59. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total value of investment in the special or engineering steel industry in 1984 and in 1985; what is the level proposed for 1986; and what assessment he makes as to the adequacy of the volume of such investment in relation to competition from other European Economic Community member states.
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§ Mr. ButcherI regret the information sought is not available in the form requested. United Kingdom engineering steels producers will need to take into account competition from other European Community producers in determining their future investment programmes.