§ 26. Mr. McNair-Wilsonasked the Minister of Power, in the development of his fuel policy, what action he proposes 1199 to take to ensure that the gas industry is given an equal opportunity to compete with electricity when considering connections to new housing development.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeI am in touch with the chairmen of the Gas and Electricity Councils about connection charges for new houses, but I have no statement to make at present.
§ Mr. McNair-WilsonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in many new developments no facilities exist for gas connection at all? If we want an effective fuel industry in this country, ought not the gas industry to be able to compete with electricity on equal terms?
§ Mr. LeeYes, but on this issue, if I were the hon. Gentleman, I should not take it for granted that only one of these industries is, as it were, establishing its position. I am quite determined that we get an answer to this problem, and I shall pursue the matter as diligently as I can.