§ Mr. Parryasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there are any plans by Her Majesty's Government to sell their shareholding in the British Sugar Corporation Ltd.; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerNo decision has yet been taken in relation to the Government shareholding in British Sugar Corporation Ltd.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the present shareholding by Her Majesty's 234W Government in the British Sugar Corporation Ltd.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe Government hold 14½ million shares—24.18 per cent. of the shares issued.
§ Mr. Parryasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if Her Majesty's Government have recently sold shares in the British Sugar Corporation Ltd; and if he will list the names of the buyers, the numbers of shares sold and the purchase prices.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerNo shares have been sold.