Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 June 2002. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 June 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer given by the Foreign Secretary of 21st May, Official Report, column 255, on meetings with Embassy staff, what the economic benefit to the United Kingdom was of the Lakshmi-Mittal Romanian steel contract. - Ref to 14 February 2002 380 c612W. (Holding answer 11 June 2002).

Answer: Mr. Ancram: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer given by the Foreign Secretary of 21 May 2002, Official Report, column 255W, on meetings with Embassy staff, what the economic benefit to the United Kingdom was of the Lakshmi Mittal Romanian steel contract. [60553] Mr. Boateng: [holding answer 11 June 2002]: I refer the right hon. Gentleman to the answer given by the Prime Minister on 14 February 2002, Official Report, col. 612W.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 60553; 386 c1290W;386 c1291W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Companies Economic situation Iron and steel Manufacturing industries Romania Takeovers LNM Group Sidex Mittal, Lakshmi
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