§ Mr. PikeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade after which date National Power and PowerGen can dispose of sites owned at the time of privatisation without a share of the proceeds going to Her Majesty's Government; and if he will make a statement. [12856]
§ Mr. PageThe provisions of the property clawback regime will continue to apply to all of the privatised electricity companies until 31 March 2000.
§ Mr. PikeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade which power stations or other sites have closed or become surplus to requirements since privatisation by(a) PowerGen and (b) National Power; which of such sites have been sold; and what Her Majesty's Government have received in each instance. [12855]
§ Mr. PageDetailed questions about the classification, use or sale of sites are a commercial matter for the companies. Since 1990, under the property clawback provisions which apply to all the privatised electricity companies HM Government have received £0.56 million and £0.89 million from National Power and PowerGen respectively.