§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received from the TUC regarding the need to increase the public stake in the proposed nuclear power company above 15 per cent. and seeking assurances about employment prospects; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanI met representatives of the TUC and of their Fuel and Power Industries Committee on 5th June. I told them that the 15 per cent. Govvernment shareholding will be sufficient to secure the Government's rights in relation to the proposed company's operations. I also told them that there are good prospects for nuclear power and those employed in the industry; but the
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