HC Deb 14 June 1971 vol 819 cc2-3W
24. Mr. John Wells

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give a general direction to the Gas Board to supply North Sea gas to commercial horticultural growers at a price strictly comparable with that paid by Dutch growers.

Sir J. Eden

No. The prices charged to particular categories of consumer are primarily a matter for the area gas boards and for their consultative councils.