HC Deb 24 July 1978 vol 954 cc491-2W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he proposes to conclude planning agreements with the electricity industry; and what arrangements would be necessary to reconcile apparently conflicting interests with the coal industry.

Mr. Benn

Yes. I intend to develop tripartite discussions with representatives of the electricity industry and relevant trade unions, and to sign planning agreements with them. Such agreements would form part of an integrated national energy policy.