Privatisation

HC Deb 15 June 1992 vol 209 c358W

Mr. Hinchliffe

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the Government's total income, to date, from privatisation since 1979.

Mr. Dorrell

Privatisation proceeds from 1979–80 to 31 March 1992 were about £41½ billion. Privatisation proceeds for 1992–93 are expected to be £8 billion.