§ Mr. Ron BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what public funds British Steel has received in grants for the development of its Scottish plants, including Ravenscraig, since privatisation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartBritish Steel has received no public funds for the development of its Scottish plants since privatisation. Any application for state aid for that purpose would have to be considered in the context of the relevant EC regulations.