§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the amount of Government cash given to(a) United Engineering Steels Ltd., (b) British Steel Corporation and (c) British Steel which was (i) earmarked or (ii) spent on Brymbo steelworks, Clwyd.
§ Mr. Douglas Hogg[holding answer 7 June 1990]: When United Engineering Steels Ltd. (the owners of Brymbo steelworks) was established the Government provided £55 million of funds to UES through the British Steel Corporation. The disposition of these funds within UES was entirely a matter for the company.
§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will visit Brymbo steelworks to meet steelworkers.
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§ Mr. Douglas Hogg[holding answer 7 June 1990]: My right hon. Friend has no plans to visit Brymbo steelworks.