HC Deb 05 August 1976 vol 916 cc961-2W
Mrs. Wise

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection by what means she checks the effect of nationalised industry prices on the consumer interest; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Maclennan

My Department is responsible for the nationalised industry consumer councils. The National Gas Consumers' Council, the electricity consultative councils, and the Post Office Users' National Council are informed by their industries of any proposals for tariff changes and may make representations on them to the industries.