§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has to privatise the Crown Suppliers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ChopeI am considering various possibilities for the future of the Crown Suppliers, following two reports by consultants, one of which concerned the feasibility of privatisation. I have recently received detailed and comprehensive comments from representatives of the staff of the Crown Suppliers, and I do not propose to announce a decision until these have been fully considered.