HC Deb 25 November 1987 vol 123 c209W
18. Mr. Bill Michie

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what discussions he has had with the European Economic Community Commission about the future of the British steel industry.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

I and other Ministers of the Twelve considered the Commission's proposals on the future of the European steel regime at an Industry Council on 21 September. There will be a further meeting of the Council on 8 December.