§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when his views have been sought by the European Commission on the proposed electricity interconnector between Scotland and Northern Ireland; and what his response has been.
§ Mr. EggarThe President's views have not been sought by the European Commission on the proposed electricity interconnector between Scotland and Northern Ireland. Electricity matters in Scotland and Northern Ireland are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.