§ Mr. BlairTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what is the current rate of return sought by the Central Electricity Generating Board on new capital investment;
(2) by how much he has increased the rate of return as new capital investment by the Central Electricity Generating Board; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe current required rate of return on new investment by nationalised industries is 5 per cent.