§ LORD BALFOUR OF INCHRYEMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question which stands in my name on the Order Paper.
§ The Question was as follows:
§ To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have under consideration any proposals for the disposal by sale to outside interests of the Helicopter Division of British Airways.
§ LORD ABERDARENo, my Lords, no such proposal is under consideration.
§ LORD BALFOUR OF INCHRYEMy Lords, can the Minister give an assurance that if at any time such a proposal is brought forward, Parliament will be informed and will have an opportunity of considering it before any decision is reached?
§ LORD ABERDAREMy Lords, I would certainly undertake that if any significant policy decision were taken about the future of the British Airways group, or any part of that group, my honourable friend would inform Parliament.