§ Mr. Nigel EvansTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what Government assistance will be available to support management and employee teams bidding for the privatisation of British Coal.
§ Mr. EggarGovernment support for management and employee teams bidding for the privatisation of British Coal will be at a maximum rate of 50 per cent. of the eligible costs of employing consultants and or advisers. Support for any team will not exceed £200,000.