HC Deb 24 February 1986 vol 92 c455W
5. Mr. Wood

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what progress has been made towards the sale of National Bus Company subsidiary companies.

Mr. Ridley

The NBC is preparing some 65 local subsidiaries for sale. Over 50 local management teams are interested in buying their subsidiaries, and expressions of interest have also been received from third parties. The NBC will be getting on with disposals as quickly as possible.