§ Mr. FavellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress has been made in the privatisation of the Crown Suppliers.
§ Mr. Chris PattenSamuel Montagu and Co. Ltd., who are advising the Government on the sale, are today writing to all organisations and buy out teams which have expressed an interest and to other major firms in the contract furnishing, vehicle hire and document delivery 157W sectors. These organisations, and any others which subsequently express interest, will be given the opportunity to be considered for selection for the list of those invited to bid.