HC Deb 26 January 1989 vol 145 cc697-8W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will seek permission from the BBC for a transcript of the interviews on the privatisation of the electricity supply industry by the Under-Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Worcestershire, South (Mr. Spicer) and the hon. Member for Sedgefield (Mr. Blair) on the "Today" programme on Radio Four, broadcast on 17 January; and if he will place copies in the departmental and House of Commons Libraries.

Mr. Parkinson

No. I understand that the Library of the House does obtain transcripts from the broadcasters on behalf of hon. Members.

Mr. Thurnham

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement about arrangements for allocation of shares in the electrical industry on privatisation.

Mr. Michael Spicer

Decisions on the arrangements for the allocation of shares will be taken much nearer the time of the offers for sale.