Treasurer Bill English said today the
Government's position on the sale of assets had not
changed.
"I have made no statements signalling any
change to the Government's position. As stated in the
Budget the Government's policy is to examine government
businesses case by case, and sell where that is in the
public interest.
"What I have said is that the
public floats of assets have shown there is an apetite
from the public to invest in these companies," said Mr
English.
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