HC Deb 23 July 1997 vol 298 cc670-1W
Helen Jones

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what discussions she has had with BNFL about the transfer of staff to wholly owned subsidiaries of that company. [9213]

Mr. Battle

[holding answer 21 July 1997]: The transfer of staff to wholly owned subsidiaries of BNFL is a matter for the company. The Department does maintain regular contact with BNFL on a wide range of issues and the Government are kept fully informed of BNFL's commercial developments.

Helen Jones

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement on the Government's policy on the creation of new, wholly owned subsidiary companies by BNFL. [9214]

Mr. Battle

[holding answer 21 July 1997]: The creation of new, wholly owned subsidiary companies by BNFL is primarily a commercial decision for BNFL. My Department is involved in the approval of BNFL's overall corporate plan and is kept regularly and fully informed on BNFL's commercial developments.