Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2003. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 1 September 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, whether the condition that British Energy was to complete the sale of Amergen by 30th June was included in the restructuring package submitted to the EU on 7th March.

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the condition that British Energy was to complete the sale of Amergen by 30 June 2003 was included in the restructuring package submitted to the EU on 7 March 2003. [126654] Mr. Timms: Full details of British Energy's restructuring plan were given to the European Commission in our submission on 7 March 2003. The submission is confidential between the Government and the Commission.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 126654; 409 c695W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: British Energy Assets Finance Government assistance Nuclear power stations Sales Amergen
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk