§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many new industrial customers, as opposed to renewed contracts, were connected to the gas network in the last full year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThis is a matter for the British Gas Corporation. I shall ask the chairman to write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to complete the review of the electrical industry's bulk tariff system; whether it is intended to be conducted by the Department or otherwise; and what are the terms of reference of the review.
§ Mr. Norman LamontAs I announced in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Falmouth and Cambourne (Mr. Mudd) on 14 July, the Electricity Council is, at my request, reviewing with the Central Electricity Generating Board and the area boards the structure of the bulk supply tariff with a view to considering whether changes are desirable and will report its conclusions to me. No specific time limit has been set for the review but I would expect it to be completed as speedily as possible.