§ Mrs. Winifred Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Industry what representations he has received from (1) the Scottish TUC and (2) other trade unions regarding the proposed manpower cuts in the steel industry in Scotland.
§ Mr. MeacherIn the course of the Government's review of the British Steel Corporation's proposed closures in Scotland my right hon. and noble Friend the Minister of State has received a large number of representations in writing and also held a number of meetings in Scotland and London, the most recent being the tripartite meetings on 17th and 18th April. He has met the Scottish TUC four times in the past year.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has also received a number of representations from trade unions including the TUC Steel Committee and individuals concerning the recent statements by the Chairman of the British Steel Corporation about the possible redundancies in the steel industry, and he met the TUC Steel Committee on 5th May to hear its views.