§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Energy what plans he has to help major energy consumers who get into difficulties obtaining special discounts.
§ Mr. Norman LamontContracts with individual consumers are a matter for the industry concerned. My right hon. Friend has, however, asked the area electricity boards to do their best to use flexibility in the tariffs for the maximum possible benefit of their consumers.
The CEGB is also reviewing at my request its bulk supply tariff, and the rates offered to large users under the present tariff structure will be covered in this review.