HC Deb 19 December 1983 vol 51 c13
24. Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet the chairman of the Central Electricity Generating Board to discuss electricity price increases.

Mr. Giles Shaw

I have regular meetings with the chairman of the Central Electricity Generating Board which cover a range of subjects.

Mr. Rost

Reverting to previous questions on energy price increases, will my hon. Friend confirm that to force the electricity industry to increase prices if it can meet the higher demands of the Treasury on its financial targets without doing so must be a major disincentive?

Mr. Shaw

I understand my hon. Friend's point of view, but that matter has already been fully and fairly dealt with by my right hon. Friend.