§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Industry, for what purpose the Government have a 50 per cent. shareholding in the New Hebrides International Telecommunications Company; and what is its cost to public funds in the latest year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldThe Government have no direct shareholding in this company. It is 50 per cent. owned by Cable and Wireless Limited and 50 per cent. by France Cables et Radio SA.