HC Deb 27 April 1955 vol 540 c938
66. Mr. Rankin

asked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation the terms under which Scottish Aviation Limited are to assume tenancy of the engineering maintenance at Renfrew.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

The terms of tenancy are under discussion with the company today.

Mr. Rankin

Can the Minister assure us that, whatever steps he takes in handing part of this publicly-owned enterprise to private industry, he will ensure that at least it is done on an economic basis?

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

Certainly. It is my intention to make a reasonable agreement, but while discussions are going on perhaps I had better not go into detail.