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


Government Assets

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
449 c51WS 
Session
2005-06
Related items
Government Assets
Monday, 4 June 2007
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
British Energy Government shareholding Sales
Link
View this Written statement on www.publications.parliament.uk