HC Deb 18 February 1986 vol 92 c126W
124. Mr. Galley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how his Department assesses the employment potential of different types of public sector and private sector capital investment.

Mr. MacGregor

The important criterion for both public and private sector projects is that they should earn a proper rate of return. Public sector projects are assessed accordingly, taking into account wider economic and social benefits.