UK Cameron: In All Interests BP Is Strong, Stable Company

23rd Jun 2010 12:44

LONDON (Dow Jones)--U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron said Wednesday it was important that BP PLC (BP) stayed a "strong and stable company" in the interests of the oil giant's U.S. and U.K. shareholders. "We do want to make sure this remains a strong and stable company for our benefit and for the benefit of the United States," Cameron told Parliament Wednesday. He said the energy firm, which is facing severe criticism over its handling of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, is owned 40% by U.S. shareholders and 39% by U.K. investors. -By Alex Delmar-Morgan, Dow Jones Newswires; +207 842 9496; [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires June 23, 2010 07:44 ET (11:44 GMT)