§ Mr. Robert Atkinsasked the Secretary of State for Defence what advance warning of an announcement on the Royal Air Force trainer was given to British Aerospace plc, its bankers, brokers and other professional advisers involved in the offer for sale of the Government's shareholding.
§ Mr. ButlerNo advance warning was given. The company, along with the other three contestants, was officially informed at the time of my right hon. Friend's statement to the House.