HC Deb 09 December 1982 vol 33 c610W
15. Mr. Renton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take measures to encourage the public sector to raise finance for capital projects in conjunction with the private sector.

Mr. Ridley

We have made clear our willingness to consider co-operation between public and private capital where this can produce improvements in efficiency at least sufficient to offset any extra costs and provided the finance is raised in fair competition with the private sector.

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