(a) whether the strategic advisory body of the Ministry has recommended to lower export levels of iron ore to safeguard the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the current level of iron ore export and the extent to which it was recommended for lowering;
(c) whether the Government/Ministry is exporting iron ore to various countries at rates prevalent in 1950;
(d) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the steps taken to rectify the situation and to ensure that our domestic consumers get a level-playing field?