HC Deb 02 May 1990 vol 171 cc578-9W
32. Mr. Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he intends to meet trade union representatives of the work force in the Scottish steel industry.

Mr. Lang

My right hon. and learned Friend met representatives of the Ravenscraig work force last November. I met representatives of the Clydesdale work force in January and will be meeting representatives of the Dalzell work force in the near future.

50. Dr. Reid

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to meet British Steel to discuss investment in Scottish steel plants; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Lang

My right hon. and learned Friend expects to meet the chairman of British Steel in the relatively near future to discuss matters of current interest concerning the Scottish steel plants, including the company's investment strategy. At the end of the day, investment decisions are a matter for the commercial judgment of British Steel, in the light of their assessment of market conditions. However, it is clearly important that the company should be in a position to consider carefully all the options, including that of investment in Scotland, before reaching their decisions.