§ Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the total amount of money spent and committed for spending by his Department and by British Airways in preparation for the sale of British Airways, showing separately how much has been spent on advertising.
§ Mr. MooreAs is customary, I shall publish the full details of the costs associated with British Airways privatisation after the flotation has been completed. Advertising costs, in particular, can be subject to last minute changes which would make it inappropriate to publish estimates now.
§ Mr. Robert Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the foreign states in which a media campaign has been launched to aid the sale of British Airways, showing the amount in pounds sterling committed in each country.
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§ Mr. MooreNo media campaign has been or will be launched in any foreign state to aid the sale of British Airways.