Gartcosh And Ravenscraig

33.

Mr. Strang
asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received on the future of the Gartcosh and Ravenscraig steel plants; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Butcher
A number of representations from organisations and individuals in Scotland have been made to my Department. I have nothing to add to the replies my right hon. and learned Friend gave to the hon. Member for Strathkelvin and Bearsden (Mr. Hirst) on 23 October.