HC Deb 01 November 1979 vol 972 c620W
Mr. Parry

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the present Government holding in the British Sugar Corporation; and what is the future policy in this regard.

Mr. Peter Walker

The Government hold 14½ million shares—24.18 per cent. of the shares issued—in the British Sugar Corporation. No future policy has been decided.