HC Deb 16 July 1987 vol 119 c571W
Mr. Salmond

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the reasons for the deadline for the submission of tenders from merchant banks to handle the privatisation of the Scottish electricity boards and the North of Scotland Hydro Electric Board.

Mr. Lang

In bringing forward proposals for the privatisation of the electricity supply industry in Scotland many complex issues arise on which expert financial advice is required at the earliest possible stage.