HC Deb 29 January 1985 vol 72 cc160-1W
Mr. Craigen

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has received any outside legal opinions on the question of ownership of the trustee savings banks; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ian Stewart

The Government are confident that the legal position is as stated in chapter 4 of the White Paper (Cmnd. 9415) published on 18 December. It is not normal practice to diclose from whom the Government may have sought legal advice.