HC Deb 11 August 1966 vol 733 c1865
21. Mr. Alison

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will refer the initial connection charges imposed by Electricity boards to the Monopolies Commission.

The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Douglas Jay)

No. The monopolies legislation excludes from consideration monopoly conditions which have express statutory authority.

Mr. Alison

Then what does the President of the Board of Trade propose to do about the substantial extra charge imposed upon house buyers as the result of the monopoly position enjoyed by the C.E.G.B.?

Mr. Jay

If the hon. Gentleman is interested in that, he should table a Question to my right hon. Friend the Minister of Power.