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Mr. Michael Brown
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the total value of the Government's holding in the British Sugar Corporation.
Mr. Buchanan-Smith
The Government hold 14½ million shares in the British Sugar Corporation. The current price of these shares is about 150p, making the holding worth about £21,750,000.
Mr. Michael Brown
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will sell off the Government's holding in the British Sugar Corporation.
Mr. Buchanan-Smith
No decision has yet been taken.