§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the Government are now prepared to make the £100 million investment for a restructuring programme in the context of the phoenix II strategy, as proposed by the British Steel Corporation and Guest, Keen and Nettlefold for the future of the Brymbo steel works.
§ Mr. ButcherMy right hon. Friend is not yet in a position to estimate whether and, if so, at what level the Government will make a financial contribution towards the phoenix II proposals.