HL Deb 13 January 1981 vol 416 cc37-8WA
Lord Beswick

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will state for each of the nationalised industries the trading profit or deficit for each of the last two available years, together with interest paid on loan capital and dividend paid on public dividend capital.

Lord Cockfield

The following information is based on the industries' published annual reports and accounts. There are differences in accounting policies and presentation between the industries and reference should be made to the annual report and accounts for further details.

objections are raised, my right honourable friend may cause them to be the subject of a public local inquiry.