HC Deb 19 October 1998 vol 317 cc1053-4W
Caroline Flint

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is her Department's policy on the use of the proceeds from the sale of British Coal land and assets. [52448]

Mr. Battle

The net proceeds generated from the sale of British Coal's land and subsidiary undertakings were retained to help meet the Corporation's liabilities. The disposal programme was effectively completed by March 1998.