HC Deb 30 January 1992 vol 202 cc633-4W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the estimated receipts from privatisation, including debt repayments, in 1991–92, identifying the industry concerned in each case.

Mr. Maude

Estimated privatisation proceeds including debt repayments for 1991–92 are shown in the following table, by industry.

Forecast privatization proceeds in 1991–92
Privatisation £ million
Electricity (England and Wales) 13,507
BT 11,945
Water Holding Companies 1,490
Electricity (Scotland) 11,192
NTL 68
Forestry Commission 16
Insurance Services 10
Motorway Service Area leases 5
Miscellaneous2 -233
TOTAL 8,000
1 Gross proceeds (costs yet to be reported to Parliament).
2 Includes costs arising from the electricity and BT sales.