HC Deb 12 February 1976 vol 905 cc389-90W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects the first Government shareholding to be transferred to the NEB.

Mr. Kaufman

Within a matter of days.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects to publish the guidelines governing the operation of the NEB.

Mr. Kaufman

My right hon. Friend hopes to publish the draft guidelines for the National Enterprise Board shortly.

Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will make a statement on the operation so far of the NEB; and what progress he expects it to make in the next year.

Mr. Kaufman

The preparatory work undertaken by the NEB since it came into being on 20th November 1975 will enable it to carry out effectively its statutory functions in the months ahead.