§ 37. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the present position in regard to the privatisation of the special steels division of the British Steel Corporation.
§ Mr. ButcherBritish Steel Corporation and GKN have submitted the updated proposals to the Government, following the Government's agreement in principle to their proposals for a joint venture in engineering steels. My right hon. and learned Friend intends to make a statement in due course.
§ 48. Mr. James Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he will next meet the chairman of the British Steel corporation to discuss the steel industry in Scotland.
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§ Mr. ButcherMy right hon. and learned Friend has no specific plans for a meeting at present.