Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Monday, 20 January 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2003. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 27 January 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his Answer of 16th December 2002, 396 c169W on Partnerships UK, what percentage of Partnerships UK is owned by HM Treasury. - Inc figures and ref to www.partnershipsuk.org.uk.

Answer: Mr. Stephen O'Brien: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to his answer of 16 December 2002, Official Report, column 169W, on Partnerships UK, what percentage of Partnerships UK is owned by HM Treasury. [93027] Mr. Boateng: HM Treasury and the Scottish Ministers hold 44.56 per cent. and 4.44 per cent. respectively of Partnerships UK's share capital. Further details of the company's structure and business activities can be found on its website, www. partnershipsuk.org.uk, and in the company's Public Information Memorandum and Annual Report for the year 2002 which are available from the House Library.

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