§ 24. Mrs. Beckettasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take steps to safeguard Rolls-Royce from asset-stripping after privatisation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PattieThe Government intend to take measures to ensure that their strategic interests in Rolls-Royce are 411W safeguarded after privatisation. The details of these measures are being discussed with the company. I shall make a further announcement in due course.