§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has made an assessment of the likely impact the completion of the single European market will have upon British Steel's ability to compete with European steel makers for orders in the North sea offshore sector.
§ Mr. Leigh[holding answer 30 November 1990]: The Scottish Development Agency's study of the prospects for the steel industry in Scotland will consider all relevant factors. No purpose would be served by duplicating the agency's work.