Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 12 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2001. It was answered by Andrew Smith (Labour) on Thursday, 19 July 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will update his estimate of proceeds from the sale of fixed assets contained in table C15 of the Financial Statement and Budget Report 2001; what estimate he has made of the outstanding stock of assets in the public sector; and if he will make a statement. - Including ref to table 3.8 of Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses 2001-02 and National Asset Register, published today.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will update his estimate of proceeds from the sale of fixed assets contained in table C15 of the Financial Statement and Budget Report 2001; what estimate he has made of the outstanding stock of assets in the public sector; and if he will make a statement. [4456] Mr. Andrew Smith: Updated information about proceeds of asset sales is contained in table 3.8 of Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses 2001-02. The estimated outturn for asset sales in 2000-01 is £4,552 million. The National Asset Register, which is being published today, will set out comprehensive information about the outstanding stock of assets in the public sector.

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