HL Deb 18 December 1996 vol 576 c138WA
Lord Spens

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What was the number and cost of shares acquired in the share-price support operation ("market stabilisation") following the privatisation of British Energy plc in July 1996.

Lord Fraser of Carmyllie

I refer the noble Lord to the answer given by my noble friend Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish today.