HC Deb 12 November 1990 vol 180 cc74-5W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what was the total spent on staff training by the electricity supply industry in each year since 1984–85 at constant prices.

Mr. Wakeham

This is a matter for the industry.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy how many apprentices were taken on by the area electricity boards and the Central Electricity Generating Board, respectively, in each year since 1984–85.

Mr. Wakeham

This is a matter for the regional electricity companies and the successor companies to the CEGB.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has had about the establishment of a futures market for electricity.

Mr. Wakeham

None, but officials have met representatives from the London futures and options exchange to discuss their ideas relating to the establishment of a futures market for electricity.