HC Deb 19 June 1996 vol 279 c464W
Mr. Butler

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make an announcement on the progress of the sale of Chessington computer centre. [33837]

Mr. Freeman

I informed the House on 15 May of the identity of the three organisations that had been invited to submit final offers for Chessington computer centre. Final offers were received on 12 June. I have now considered these offers, and have selected a partnership comprising the Chessington management and employee buy-out team, Integris UK and financial backers as the preferred bidder. Detailed discussions with the partnership will now commence with the intention of reaching final agreement for an early completion of the sale of the business.