British Technology Group (Hansard, 13 April 1988)

HC Deb 13 April 1988 vol 131 c163W 163W

§ Mr. Page
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what plans he has for the future of the British Technology Group.

§ Mr. Butcher
The British Technology Group (BTG) comprises the National Enterprise Board and the National Research Development Corporation. The Government consider that BTG is a public body whose operations may be appropriate for transfer to the private sector. Accordingly I have engaged Coopers and Lybrand Associates Limited to carry out a study into the feasibility and mechanics of privatising BTG.