§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions she has had with Corus regarding the UK steel industry; and what support and assistance she can provide to the UK steel sector. [103859]
§ Alan JohnsonMy right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has had a number of discussions with senior management of Corus to discuss its current difficulties. She met Corus board members on 18 March when she again stressed the need for them to develop a workable solution which will return the company to profitability. We must await the outcome of commercial discussions.
§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what impact she estimates the present difficulties in the UK steel industry will have on production for military contracts. [103860]
§ Alan JohnsonIt is considered that the UK steel industry will not have any difficulty fulfilling contracts.