§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give the total sums of equity capital invested by the central Government since 1970 in companies in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettThe Question relates only to equity which is listed below. The hon. Member will appreciate that aid of various kinds, on a very substantial scale, including regional development grants, selective financial assistance under the Industry Act 1972, and regional employment premium, has been given to the regions, including Scotland and Wales.
England
- British Petroleum Company Limited 11,630,769 Ordinary £1 shares.
- Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, 4,137,266 10p Ordinary shares.
- Rolls Royce (1971) Limited, 30,000,000 £1 Ordinary shares.
Scotland
- Cammell Laird Shipbuilders Limited, 1,500,000 £1 Ordinary shares.
- Govan Shipbuilders Limited, 5,000,000 £1 Ordinary shares.
Wales