HC Deb 01 May 1991 vol 190 cc219-20W
25. Mr. Strang

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he last met the chairman of the British Steel Corporation to discuss the company's plans for its Scottish plants.

Mr. Redwood

My right hon. Friend last met the chairman of British Steel on 7 September 1990. Their discussions were confidential.

29. Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has any plans to meet the chairman and chief executive of British Steel to discuss the future of steel making in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Redwood

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