HC Deb 12 December 1991 vol 200 cc513-4W
19. Mr. Nellist

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people currently work in the electricity supply industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Needham

At 30 September, 5,576 people were working in the electricity supply industry in Northern Ireland.

25. Mr. David Nicholson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a further statement on the progress of the privatisation of Northern Ireland Electricity.

Mr. Needham

Bids for the purchase of the power stations have been received and are being evaluated. Draft legislation has been laid before Parliament and will be debated in due course.

27. Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on fair employment in the Northern Ireland Electricity service.

Mr. Needham

I am informed by the chairman of Northern Ireland Electricity that the company is committed to and implementing an employment policy designed to achieve full equality of opportunity.

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