HC Deb 27 February 1984 vol 55 c19W
22. Mr. Prescott

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what instructions he has given to British Rail to dispose of its assets and subsidiary companies; when he gave such instructions; and if this met with the full approval of the British Railways Board and its financial advisers.

Mr. Ridley

None. Since 1981, BR has been pursuing an agreed policy for the disposal of assets. In October 1983 I also set the board the objective of obtaining more supply and support services from the private sector and of seeking to involve private finance in the development of stations and railway services.