HC Deb 18 October 1982 vol 29 c15
17. Mr. Dalyell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what action he has taken as a result of the criticisms of his Department by the Committee of Public Accounts in relation to the disposal of assets at British Leyland, Bathgate.

The Minister of State, Department of Industry (Mr. Norman Lamont)

The report of the Public Accounts Committee, to which the hon. Member refers, is being studied by the Government. In line with normal practice, the Government's response will be given by way of a Treasury minute in due course.

Mr. Dalyell

In the view of Ministers, were the criticisms of the Public Accounts Committee just or unjust?

Mr. Lamont

I cannot anticipate the reply that the Government will be making.

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