British Energy

HC Deb 30 January 1996 vol 270 cc657-8W

Mr. Battle

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the net present value of estimated future profit of British Energy; and what discount rate this assumes. [12479]

Mr. Eggar

The net present value of estimated future profit of British Energy depends on the discount rate used. If such information is to be made available to investors, it will be included in the prospectus.