§ 9. Mr. HoltTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what further progress has been made in transferring British Steel to the private sector.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe British Steel Bill is currently in Committee. Other preparations for privatisation are also proceeding and a number of Government advisers have been appointed.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what recent representations he has received from Wales concerning the privatisation of the British Steel Corporation.
§ Mr. AtkinsI have received a small number of letters from various parties in Wales about points of detail. I have so far received few representations about the principle of privatisation itself.