HC Deb 26 October 1988 vol 139 c293W
56. Mr. Bellingham

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he now expects to be able to transfer British Steel to the private sector.

Mr. Newton

Her Majesty's Government intend to transfer British Steel to the private sector in the second half of this November. A pathfinder prospectus will be issued on 28 October.