HC Deb 14 May 1986 vol 97 cc478-9W
Mr. Gerald Bowden

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's plans for the privatisation of Rolls-Royce.

Mr. Pattie

Subject to market conditions, the Government intend to return Rolls-Royce to the private sector in the first half of 1987.