§ Mr. Grocottasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the rate of return on capital required of each of the nationalised industries for the current year.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettFinancial objectives in the form of a target rate of return on capital currently apply to the following nationalised industries:
- British Steel Corporation—8 per cent. on net assets.
- British Airports Authority—15½ per cent. on net assets.
- British Airways Board—8 per cent. on net assets.
- British Transport Docks Board—9 per cent. on net assets.