§ Mr. Murtonasked the Minister of Power what progress he has made in his discussions with interested parties about financial contributions required to be made by developers for the connection of electricity and gas to new housing developments; and when he expects to announce his decision on the matter.
§ Mr. FreesonI have nothing at present to add to the answers given to my hon. Friend the Member for Bedfordshire, South (Mr. Gwilym Roberts) on 18th March, 1969.—[Vol. 780, c. 176.]
§ Mr. Murtonasked the Minister of Power what representations he has received from the Federation of Registered House-Builders regarding capital contributions required from house-builders for electricity and gas connections to new housing developments; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. FreesonThe Federation have explained to my Department the circumstances in which they consider that a contribution should or should not be payable by a developer. They have been told that my right hon. Friend is considering possible improvements on the present arrangements for making connection charges.