§ 85. Mr. Stonehouseasked the Minister of Supply what are now the Government holdings in the firm of Short Brothers and Harland, the percentage of total ordinary shares held, and the Government's intentions regarding this holding.
§ Mr. W. J. TaylorThe Government holds 1,640,000 fully paid up £1 shares in Short Brothers and Harland Limited. This represents 69.5 per cent. of the total issued share capital of the company. No changes in the Government's financial interest in this company are at present contemplated.