asked the Minister for Communications the number of companies other than those coming under the ambit of the Joint Committee on Commercial State-Sponsored Bodies in which he has a minority shareholding.

The only company not coming under the ambit of the Joint Committee on Commercial State-Sponsored Bodies in which I have a minority shareholding is the Connaught Airport Development Company Limited. Through my nominess on the board I hold two shares in this company. As already announced, the Government have agreed that I will withdraw from further participation in the affairs of the company, and suitable arrangements are under consideration at the moment to give effect to this decision.

We will buy the Minister's shares.