§ 42. Dr. Glynasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether, in any issue 387W of shares in Ferranti Ltd., he proposes to place a limit on the size of applications so as to enable members of the public and, in particular, small investors and Ferranti workers to acquire an interest in the company.
§ Mr. Michael MarshallThe National Enterprise Board holds 50 per cent. of the ordinary shares in Ferranti Ltd. Under its draft guidelines the board is required to dispose of all its shareholdings, having regard to the interests of the company and the taxpayer and to such other considerations as the Secretary of State may draw to its attention. My right hon. Friend is considering what advice he might give to the board about the disposal of its Ferranti shares.