HC Deb 01 November 1990 vol 178 c657W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what valuation his advisers have placed on each of the electricity distribution companies, including their share of the National Grid Company.

Mr. Wakeham

The value of the regional electricity companies will depend on a wide range of factors including each company's share of National Grid Holdings plc and on market conditions at the time of sale. Details of the capital structures, future prospects as well as profit and dividend forecasts for each company will be included in the prospectus.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what are the estimated profits and dividends, respectively, of each of the electricity distribution companies.

Mr. Wakeham

Details of the capital structures, future prospects as well as profit and dividend forecasts for each company will be included in the prospectus.