British Sugar Corporation (Hansard, 15 November 1979)

HC Deb 15 November 1979 vol 973 cc704-5W 705W

§ Mr. Michael Brown
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total value of the Government's holding in the British Sugar Corporation.

§ Mr. Buchanan-Smith
The Government hold 14½ million shares in the British Sugar Corporation. The current price of these shares is about 150p, making the holding worth about £21,750,000.

§ Mr. Michael Brown
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will sell off the Government's holding in the British Sugar Corporation.

§ Mr. Buchanan-Smith
No decision has yet been taken.