§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects the first Government shareholding to be transferred to the NEB.
§ Mr. KaufmanWithin a matter of days.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects to publish the guidelines governing the operation of the NEB.
§ Mr. KaufmanMy right hon. Friend hopes to publish the draft guidelines for the National Enterprise Board shortly.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked 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. KaufmanThe 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.