§ Mr. Leeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total par value of equity holdings of all local authorities now constituted, and the estimated current market value.
§ Mr. John SilkinLocal government superannuation funds, which are administered by local authorities, held investments in the ordinary shares of companies to a market value of £888 million at 31st March 1973. Information about the investment of local authorities' own funds, about the par value of investments or relating to a later date is not available.