§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his most up-to-date estimate of the balance sheet assets and liabilities of the Central Electricity Generating Board to be transferred to(a) National Power, (b) PowerGen, (c) the National Grid Company and (d) any further residual company owning the nuclear power stations after vesting day under the terms of the Electricity Act.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerI refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Holborn and St. Pancras (Mr. Dobson) on 14 November at column139.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his most up-to-date estimate of the net effect to the Exchequer of the sale of the electricity supply industry.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerIt is too early to estimate the likely proceeds from the sale of the electricity supply industry and hence it is not possible to give an estimate of the effect on the public Exchequer.