§ 21. Mr. Alexanderasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will take steps to ensure that when the British Railways Board sells off assets, pursuant to Government policy, adequate steps are taken to ensure that the public are made aware of the sales taking place and the best price is obtained in every case.
§ Mr. EyreThe British Railways Board is responsible for devising the best way of disposing of assets no longer needed for running the railway. I understand that it is the board's practice to advertise the sale of properties where appropriate in the national press, technical journals and in local papers.