HC Deb 29 June 1983 vol 44 c72W
20. Mr. Ray Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement about the appointment of the new chairman of the British Steel Corporation.

Mr. Parkinson

The appointment of Mr. Robert Haslam as part-time chairman of the British Steel Corporation for three years from 1 September was announced on 16 June. Copies of the press release have been placed in the Library of the House and I have nothing to add to what it says.