§ 9. Mr. Thurnhamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the latest estimate of the expected value accruing to the Exchequer from the sale of assets by (a) the National Health Service and (b) the nationalised industries during 1986–87.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe value of sales of assets in 1986–87 by the National Health Service and the nationalised industries is estimated at £130 million and £184 million, respectively.
§ 45. Mr. O'Brienasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the sums to be raised in the next year from the future privatisation of public assets.
§ Mr. Norman LamontI refer the hon. Member to the reply my predecessor gave to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Mossley Hill (Mr. Alton) on 8 April 1986 at column98.