HC Deb 11 July 1991 vol 194 c477W
21. Mr. Butler

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has finalised the date for the privatisation of Northern Ireland Electricity; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Needham

Subject to the necessary legislation being approved by Parliament, the Government hope to be in a position to complete the sale of the power stations in spring 1992, and aims to float the remainder of NIE's business on the stock exchange later in the year.