§ Mr. SalmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will meet the chairman of British Steel plc to discuss the avenues he explored for the possible retention of steel making and seamless tube production at Clydesdale before deciding to close the works.
§ Mr. Leigh[holding answer 30 November 1990]: My right hon. Friend met the chairman of British Steel on 7 September and has no plans for a further meeting at this stage.