HC Deb 19 November 1970 vol 806 c477W
83. Mr. Edelman

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what improved measures of public accountability he intends to introduce in order to ensure the protection of public investment in private firms.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

I see no need to change the arrangements under which Ministers are answerable to Parliament. The arrangements between the Department and the company concerned depend on the nature of the investment and the circumstances of the case.

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