§ Mr. Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he has had regarding the future of the steel industry in Scotland; and what was the result.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieResponsibility within the Government for the steel industry rests with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Industry. Scottish Ministers are regularly consulted about steel questions affecting Scotland, and were closely concerned with the review of the corporation's planned closures in Scotland, on which the Government's conclusions were announced in the House on 6th August last.