§ Mr. WyattTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had with ASW/Co Steel with respect to(a) climate change levy assistance, (b) rate reduction and (c) financial assistance. [146049]
§ Mr. Alan Johnson[holding answer 18 January 2001]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry has received correspondence on the climate change levy and is fully aware of the company's concerns. My officials have also met with the company to discuss the levy and other issues of concern.