§ Adam PriceTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions officials of his Department have held with the Polish Government in relation to the privatisation of the Polish Steel company. [69865]
§ Peter HainFCO officials have regularly discussed with the Polish Government the need to re-structure Poland's steel industry and to bring its support for the sector into line with the European Union rules on state aids. Privatisation is likely to be part of that restructuring.
391WThe EU has to agree a restructuring plan with the Polish Government before the competition chapter of the EU enlargement negotiations can be closed.