HC Deb 20 June 1990 vol 174 cc582-3W
24. Mr. Allen Adams

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received on the future of the steel industry in the United Kingdom.

99. Mr. Menzies Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent representations he has received about ensuring the future of the steel industry in the United Kingdom.

106. Mr. Galloway

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received on the future of the steel industry in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Ridley

I have received a number of representations on the future of the steel industry in the United Kingdom.

91. Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he is taking to encourage the development of specialised steel making.

Mr. Ridley

It is for the industry to take whatever steps it considers appropriate.

82. Mr. Hardy

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he is taking to ensure that the steel and special steel industries maintain their internationally competitive position.

Mr. Ridley

It is for the industry itself to ensure that it is competitive.

109. Mr. Strang

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he last met the chairman of British Steel; and what subjects were discussed.

44. Mrs. Fyfe

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had with British Steel about its decision to close Ravenscraig hot strip mill.

59. Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he next expects to meet the chairman of British Steel to discuss the Ravenscraig steel plant.

81. Dr. Reid

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he next intends to meet the chairman of British Steel to discuss the future of the Scottish steel industry.

Mr. Ridley

I refer the hon. Members to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Banff and Buchan (Mr. Salmond) earlier today.

105. Mr. Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has received any correspondence from British Steel plc explaining, with financial details, the decision to close the hot strip mill at Ravenscraig, Lanarkshire; and if he will make a statement about the implications for the steel industry in general.

Mr. Ridley

I have received a copy of a letter from the chairman of British Steel to my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland concerning the company's proposal to close the Ravenscraig hot strip mill. The contents of the letter are confidential.

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