Electricity Privatisation (Hansard, 10 July 1989)

§ Ms. Mowlam
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the cost to date of advertising by his Department on the privatisation of the electricity supply industry; and what is the estimated total cost.

§ Mr. Viggers
Nothing to date—as expenditure on advertising is not likely to be incurred until well into the privatisation process, no estimate of the cost has yet been made.
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§ Ms. Mowlam
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the estimated cost of the privatisation of the electricity supply industry in Northern Ireland.

§ Mr. Viggers
It is not possible to say at this stage since advisers have not yet been appointed.

§ Ms. Mowlam
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the predicted number of consultants who will be required to assist in the development of proposals for the privatisation of the electricity supply industry.

§ Mr. Viggers
It is expected that consultants will be required to advise on financial, legal, technical and accounting matters.

§ Ms. Mowlam
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the salary for the position of the financial adviser to assist in the development of proposals for the privatisation of the electricity supply industry.

§ Mr. Viggers
The fees will be negotiated at the time of appointment.