HC Deb 16 February 1989 vol 147 cc366-7W
Mr. Boswell

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has decided what action he intends to take in respect of the possible privatisation of the Covent Garden market.

Mr. MacGregor

I am currently considering the options available on the future of the market, including the possibility of privatisation. As a first step, I have decided to commission an independent commercial feasibility study on the possibilities of privatisation, and will shortly be asking for tenders for this appointment from appropriate organisations.

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