HL Deb 06 November 1986 vol 481 c1246WA
Lord Mulley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the cost of the extensive and expensive pre-flotation publicity campaign for British Gas is to be defrayed: (a) from public expenditure, or (b) from British Gas assets prior to privatisation, or (c) by the new shareholders of British Gas after the issue of shares.

Viscount Davidson

The Government's expenditure on the pre-flotation publicity campaign for British Gas will be met from the proceeds of the sale.