HC Deb 05 June 1985 vol 80 c172W
9. Mr. Heddle

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what effects upon the performance of British industry have resulted from the privatisation programme of his Department.

Mr. Tebbit

In general, companies returned to the private sector have recorded both increases in efficiency and improved performance. This has benefited not just the companies concerned, but their customers and the economy as a whole.