§ Mr. Mike Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will now seek to encourage the efficient use of staff and other resources in the electricity and gas industries through joint use of computers for billing; and whether any other forms of collaboration are under consideration.
§ Mr. EadieBoth industries fully recognise the need for efficient use of all their resources and constantly seek means to improve this. Joint use of computers for billing has been considered but was not found to be practicable.