HC Deb 01 July 1986 vol 100 cc468-9W
Mr. Stern

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he has received any requests from the Bulgarian Government for advice and assistance in the light of the disaster at the Srednogorye steel plant; and if any British citizens were affected by the disaster.

Mrs. Chalker

We much regret the loss of life in the fire at the copper smelting plant at Srednogorye on 23 June. No British nationals were involved. We have received no requests for advice or assistance from the Bulgarian authorities, but we are ready to consider any that may be made.