HC Deb 26 July 1968 vol 769 c287W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give the total sums of equity capital invested by the State since 1964 in companies in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively.

Mr. Diamond

Following is the information requested:

£
England B.P. Ltd. 1966 31,154,000
I.C.L. (Holdings) 1968 350,000
Beagle†
Scotland Fairfields* 1964 530,000
[now included in Upper Clyde Shipbuilders Ltd.]
Wales
* Registered in England.
† The assets of Beagle Aircraft Co. are being purchased from Pressed Steel Fisher Ltd. for £1 million on 30th July.