Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 February 2001. It was answered by Stephen Byers (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 recent representations he has received from Corus about the long-term future of steel production at the plants in Wales; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 13 February 2001).

Answer: Mr. Evans: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent representations he has received from Corus about the long-term future of steel production at the plants in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [150232] Mr. Byers: [holding answer 13 February 2001]: I have had discussions with senior representatives of Corus on a number of occasions when we have discussed, among other issues, the long-term future of steel production at plants in Wales, Scotland and England.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 150232; 363 c276W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Iron and steel Manufacturing industries Production Wales Newport Corus
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk