§ 25. Mr. Hirstasked the Secretary of State for Transport when he expects to announce the privatisation of British Airways; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellMy right hon. Friend announced to the House on 12 December 1983 [Vol. 50, c. 686–94.] that the Government hoped to privatise British Airways in early 1985. In preparation for this we have arranged for the vesting of the business in a Companies Act company, British Airways PLC, from 1 April 1984.
§ 29. Mr. Phillip Oppenheimasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on revenue sharing in British Airways.
§ Mr. David MitchellBritish Airways, like other airlines, is free to decide on commercial grounds whether or not to enter into revenue sharing agreements with other airlines. I do not have any detailed information about the extent of such arrangements.