HC Deb 14 February 1983 vol 37 cc21-2W
41. Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he has received any recent report from the British Steel Corporation concerning future investment proposals for the industry; and, if so, if he will publish the details.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I have not received BSC's corporate plan for 1983–86 which I expect to deal with forward investment plans.

Mr. Spence

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what methods, means and procedures have been adopted in locating and appointing the chairmen of the British Steel Corporation; what methods he is now employing; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher

Before the present chairman, Mr. Ian MacGregor, was appointed in 1980 a firm of executive search consultants was engaged to assist the Secretary of State in securing a suitable candidate. Mr. MacGregor is doing an excellent job at BSC and no decisions have been taken about the future of the chairmanship after his current term of office expires on 30 June 1983.