§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether Ordnance Survey is being examined as a candidate for privatisation.
§ Mr. Baldry[pursuant to his answer, Tuesday 14 May 1991, Official Report, c. 65]: The feasibility of immediate privatisation for Ordnance Survey was considered and rejected immediately prior to the department becoming an executive agency on 1 May 1990. It cannot be ruled out, however, that after a period of years agencies, like other Government activities, may be suitable for privatisation. I shall continue to keep the status of Ordnance Survey under review.