HC Deb 01 February 2002 vol 379 cc614-5W
Mr. Gibb

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what independent review of BNFL's liabilities she commissioned prior to her announcement to the House on 28 November 2001. [32235]

Mr. Wilson

The Department received independent advice on many aspects of BNFL's business, including its liabilities, as part of the work it has undertaken on the company's future strategy.

Mr. Gibb

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, pursuant to her answer of 10 January 2002,Official Report, column 153W, on BNFL, if she will list the meetings with ministerial colleagues in which the insolvency of BNFL was discussed. [32419]

Mr. Wilson

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry meets her ministerial colleagues in the Department regularly to discuss a range of matters.