HC Deb 15 June 1976 vol 913 cc141-2W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what further assistance will be available to the electricity and gas industries, respectively, from 1st April 1976 in regard to compensation for losses incurred in compliance with national policies in limiting prices.

Mr. Moyle,

pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 14th June 1976; Vol. 913, c. 58], gave the following information:

There are no proposals for assistance from 1st April 1976.

Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the inquiry into the gas industry in Northern Ireland was announced; when it will begin; and when it will end its work.

Mr. Moyle

, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 14th June 1976; Vol. 913, c. 58], gave the following information:

It was announced on 14th May 1975 that the British Gas Corporation was to be invited to carry out a study of the Northern Ireland gas industry. The start of the study was announced on 12th May 1976 and the report is expected to be available by the end of the year.

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