§ Mr. Gryllsasked the Secretary of State for Industry on what date the National Enterprise Board acquired its shareholding in Burndept Electronics Ltd.; how many shares and what loan stock it holds; what the cost has been to the Board; and when he gave his approval to the acquisition.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldMy right hon. Friend gave his statutory consent on 20 December last to the Board acquiring more than 30 per cent. of the voting32W shares of Burndept Electronics Ltd, but I understand that the acquisition has not yet been completed.