§ 21. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Industry when he last met the chairman of the British Steel Corporation to discuss the present position and financial structure of this industry.
§ Mr. TebbitMy right hon. Friend last met the chairman of the BSC, together with several of his colleagues on 17 December for an initial discussion of the BSC corporate plan.
§ 25. Mr. Hooleyasked the Secretary of State for Industry what capital investment programme is envisaged for the steel industry in 1981–82.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallThe Government will in due course announce their decisions on the BSC's corporate plan, which includes a programme of capital investment. Investment by private sector steel companies is a matter for the companies concerned.
§ 26. Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects next to meet the chairman of the British Steel Corporation to discuss the review of the industry's future.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallI refer my hon. Friend to the reply my right hon. Friend gave earlier to the hon. Member for Flint, East (Mr. Jones).
§ 29. Mr. Gregor MacKenzieasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on the meeting which Ministers had with the chairman of the British Steel Corporation on Wednesday 17 December and on any subsequent meetings which have been held to discuss the board's corporate plan.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallMy right hon. Friend met the chairman of the BSC, together with several of his colleagues, on 17 December for an initial discussion of the BSC corporate plan. The Government are studying the plan, and my right hon. Friend will make a statement to the House as soon as decisions have been reached.