HC Deb 08 November 1995 vol 265 cc890-1W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what guidance the Office of Fair Trading has given to Pendle council concerning the proposed sale of the council's stake in Burnley and Pendle Buses. [42201]

Mr. Jonathan Evans

As a general principle, my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade and the Office of Fair Trading never disclose whether confidential guidance has been sought or the nature of any guidance given.