§ Mr. Gordon BrownTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1) if he intends to offer National Girobank for sale as a share issue open to the general public; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he expects to raise any money from the sale of Girobank in any of the next three financial years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ButcherI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 14 December at column335.