HC Deb 12 July 1971 vol 821 cc20-1W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if it is proposed to hive-off to private enterprise any of the existing functions of the electricity supply industry ; if he has been in communciation with either the Electricity Council or the electricity boards on this matter ; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ridley

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer my hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Bristol, Central (Mr. Palmer) on 14th June.—[Vol. 819, c. 8.]