§ Mr. Dickensasked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the direct labour recruitment within the on-shore private sector of the British Gas Corporation in the last three financial years.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThis is a matter for the British Gas Corporation, and I shall ask the chairman to write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. Dickensasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has any plans to limit the powers of the Gas Corporation and the area gas boards to increase their direct labour forces and rely on private sector contractors.
§ Mr. Norman LamontNo.