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Written statement made by Lord Sainsbury of Turville (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2006 in the House of Lords, on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Government Assets

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State, Trade and Industry (Alistair Darling) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The Chancellor stated in his Budget 2006 announcement that the Government would be prepared to consider selling part of their stake in British Energy. I confirm that the Government will actively consider a sale of part of their stake in British Energy via a capital markets transaction.


Secondary information

Type
Written statement
Reference
684 c113WS 
Session
2005-06
Related items
Government Assets
Monday, 4 June 2007
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects
British Energy Government shareholding Sales
Link
View this Written statement on www.publications.parliament.uk