HC Deb 29 October 1979 vol 972 c382W
27. Mr. Stoddart

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if, in view of the difficulties caused to prospective new industries intending to build plant on industrial estates, such as that at Grundwell Farm, Wiltshire, of the derogation of the British Gas Corporation's statutory duty to supply industrial customers, he will bring forward proposals to end the derogation.

Mr. John Moore

There has been no derogation of the British Gas Corporation's statutory obligation to supply. It intends to continue to meet its statutory obligations.

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