§ Mr. Tim Smithasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what advisers have been appointed by his Department during the last 12 months in connection with the Government's privatisation programme; and what advisers or consultants have been appointed in connection with any other matters.
§ Mr. PattieThe Department of Trade and Industry has appointed the following advisers in connection with aspects of the privatisation programme:
- BL (Jaguar Cars Holdings Limited):
- J. Henry Schroder, Wagg & Co. (financial advisers).
- British Telecommunications PLC:
- Kleinworth, Benson Limited (financial advisers).
- Morgan Stanley & Co. (US financial advisers).
- McLeod Young Weir Ltd. (Canadian financial advisers).
- Nomura Securities Co. Ltd. (Japanese financial advisers).
- Linklaters & Paines (Solicitors).
- Sullivan & Cromwell (US legal advisers).
- McIver, Christensen & Kaufman (Japanese legal advisers).
- Coopers & Lybrand (accountants).
- Touche, Ross & Co. (accountants and consultants).
- Dewe, Rogerson Ltd. (public relations consultants).
- Hoare Govett Ltd. (stockbroking advisers).
- de Zoete & Bevan (stockbroking advisers).
- Scrimgeour Kemp-Gee & Co. (stockbroking advisers).
Consultants are employed on a wide range of other matters within the Department's responsibilities. Detailed information cannot be provided except at disproportionate cost.