HL Deb 24 February 1988 vol 493 c1286WA
Baroness Blatch

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What progress towards the privatisation of the Crown Suppliers has been made.

The Minister of State, Department of the Environment (The Earl of Caithness)

I announced on 3rd February that it was intended to invite bids for those of the Crown Suppliers' businesses which can be undertaken on a normal commercial basis. We expect soon to appoint a financial institution to advise on the best method of effecting the sale.