§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what restrictions apply to the sale of privatised research establishments to new owners. [69663]
§ Mr. BattleBecause research establishments provide a wide range of outputs and services, Government considered the details of each potential sale on a case by case basis. Restrictions relating to there-sale of privatised researched establishments will depend on the original terms of sale of each privatised research establishment.