§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement about the effect of imports on the aluminium recycling industry.
§ Mr. AtkinsUnited Kingdom imports of primary aluminium in 1992 and 1993 increased from 341,700 tonnes to 581,300 tonnes respectively. At the same time, the United Kingdom aluminium recycling industry increased its production from 251,800 to 274,400 tonnes. It is encouraging to note that increased imports of primary aluminium have not prevented an increase in the level of aluminium recycling in the United Kingdom.