HC Deb 28 July 1983 vol 46 c547W
Mr. David Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what decision he has reached about the sale of the British Gas Corporation's gas showrooms, referred to in the statement by the then Minister for Consumer Affairs on 8 july 1981, Official Report, c. 405.

Mr. Peter Walker

The Government remain determined to tackle the problems identified by the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report on the supply of certain domestic gas appliances, but final decisions have not yet been taken regarding implementation.