§ Mr. Chopeasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he intends to appoint external advisers in connection with the privatisation of Rolls-Royce.
§ Mr. PattieIt remains the Government's intention to see Rolls-Royce returned to the private sector during the course of the present Parliament. I welcome the company's results for 1984, which show a return to profit and, although a longer period of profitability will be required before the company can be returned to the private sector, I intend to appoint a merchant bank shortly to give preliminary advice to the Department in connection with the company's privatisation.