Written question asked by Dari Taylor (Labour) on Thursday, 1 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 February 2001. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 15 February 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, What plans he has to maintain and enhance steel production in Britain. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Ms Dari Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to maintain and enhance steel production in Britain. [149034] Mr. Alan Johnson: The steel industry is a vital part of UK manufacturing and the Government will continue to work closely with all parts of the industry to ensure its future competitiveness. The Government stand ready to work alongside Corus, the trade unions and the National Assembly for Wales to identify a way forward that builds on the strengths of the industry and secures a long-term future for it in the UK.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 363 c275W; 149034
Session: 2000-01
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Iron and steel Manufacturing industries Production Trade competitiveness Corus
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk