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(1)For the purpose of obtaining forecasts reasonably required by him for the exercise and performance of his functions under this Act, the Secretary of State may, by notice in writing served on the producer, require an iron and steel producer (other than the Corporation or a publicly-owned company) to supply the Secretary of State with such forecasts with respect to his output of, and capacity to produce, such iron and steel products as may be specified in the notice ; and any such notice may require any forecasts specified therein to be supplied in such manner and within such time as may be specified in the notice, and either periodically or on one occasion or more.
(2)A person who fails to satisfy an obligation to which he is subject by, or by virtue of, subsection (1) above shall, unless he proves that he had reasonable excuse for the failure, be guilty of an offence and liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding £50, or, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, or if he has previously been convicted of an offence under section 41 of the [1967 c. 17.] Iron and Steel Act 1967 or section 31(2) of the [1975 c. 64.] Iron and Steel Act 1975, to a fine not exceeding £200.
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