HC Deb 12 February 1980 vol 978 cc599-600W
Mr. Denzil Davies

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total value so far of the sales of public sector assets in the current financial year.

Mr. Lawson

[pursuant to his reply, 11 February 1980]: Public sector assets to the value of £950 million have been sold so far in the current financial year, leaving £50 million to achieve the Government's £1 billion target for 1979–80. This will be covered by the disposals now in hand.