§ 26. Mr. Andrew MitchellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many major businesses have been privatised since 1979; and how many of their employees have bought shares as a consequence.
80. Mr. ArnoldTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many major businesses have been privatised since 1979; and how many of their employees have bought shares as a consequence.
§ Mr. Norman LamontNineteen major businesses have been privatised since 1979; 90 per cent. of eligible employees have participated in Government share sales.
§ 58. Mr. BaldryTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total estimated yield to the Exchequer in corporation tax of those companies which have been privatised since 1979.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe companies privatised since 1979 paid a total of £1½ billion in corporation tax in the financial year 1987–88.