§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to meet the trade unions concerning the privatisation of the steel industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe privatisation of the British Steel Corporation and the implications for its employees are matters for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. However, I believe that BSC plants in Wales are well placed to take advantage of the new opportunities presented by privatisation and I am always willing to meet the unions involved in the Welsh steel industry.