HC Deb 12 February 1986 vol 91 cc487-8W
Mr. Ashdown

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take any steps to prevent ownership of Inmos passing outside European hands.

Mr. Butcher

Control of Inmos now rests in the private sector with Thorn-EMI. The future ownership of this subsidiary is a matter for Thorn-EMI, not the Government.