§ Mr. KidneyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement on her Department's role on the flotation of GEC Alsthom. [19884]
§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsWhile the flotation of GEC-Alsthom is a matter for the two shareholding companies, we want to see it continue as a successful world player in power generation, power transmission, and rail transportation with a substantial presence in the UK.