10. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Power what new general directions he will give to the Scottish Gas Board, following receipt of the Board's annual report.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeNone, Sir.
Mr. TaylorIs the Minister not aware that the activities of the Scottish Gas Board have become a national scandal? If he feels that a complacent attitude on this matter is satisfied, would the right hon. Gentleman talk to some of the residents in Scotland who have suffered a 6 per cent. price increase in February and who are now faced with a further increase of 13 per cent.
§ Mr. LeeThere is no question of my having any complacency about this matter. I am aware of the difficulties which the Scottish Gas Board has had, but they are issues in which I have no statutory powers to intervene. Indeed, these matters go to the Consultative Council; and if the Council refers any matter to me then I can intervene.