HC Deb 19 May 1992 vol 208 c85W
Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when he intends to publish proposals for the privatisation of local authority ports, airports and public transport companies; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

The Government's intention to privatise the remaining local authority bus companies and to encourage local authorities to sell their airports was set out in the Conservative party's manifesto for the recent general election.

Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will publish a timetable for the privatisation of local authority ports, airports and public transport companies; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

No. This will depend on the circumstances of individual undertakings.