It's true that I run a multi-national group but I have no interests in India. So please tell me, what should my identity be?

I understand that this has taken a lot of politicians by surprise. But we believe that this is an important and right step for the steel industry.

We are not in the business of iron ore. Whatever captive iron ore sources we have, we use it to make steel.

I have confidence that the government of Luxembourg will not make any decision that frustrates this transaction.

It's difficult for them to do a deal at these levels.

We are pleased with the very positive reception our offer has received, and are confident that progress is being made towards establishing the regulatory framework for the offer.

The danger, though - and there have been signs of this recently - is that Europe begins to demonstrate a return to more nationalist sentiment. To my mind, that would be a great mistake.