P525ORACLE 525 Mon 3 Feb C4 1713:54   GOVT CONFIRMS  BL SALE TALKS The BL board is holding talks with General Motors over the possible sale of its commercial vehicles operation, the Government has confirmed. New Trade and Industry Secretary Paul Channon told the Commons discussions were at an advanced stage but important issues still had to be settled. Separate talks were being held with the Laird group over the future of the Leyland Bus Division. Labour's John Smith told MPs: "This confirms our fears. Is there nothing not for sale?" HOLIDAYS ABROAD 581 & 582