British Petroleum Company (Burmah Shares)

HC Deb 12 May 1975 vol 892 c4W

Mr. Hoyle

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the Burmah shares in BP held by the Bank of England in the light of the bid for these shares by the Shah of Persia.

Mr. Varley

The question of the disposal of the BP shares held by the Bank is still a matter for consideration and at present I have nothing to add to my statement of 15th January.