§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Energy what consultations he has had with interested bodies in the United Kingdom as regards EEC Draft Regulations R/1472/74, R/127/74, R/446/74, R/3333/74, R/2195/74, and R/162/75 concerning energy policy; and if he will place copies of their observations in the Library.
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§ Mr. John SmithConsultations on these documents have taken place with the appropriate nationalised industries in the fuel sector and with certain private companies. Regular consultations of this kind are normal in the formulation of all aspects of energy policy and must remain confidential.