§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy why long-term gas contracts available to chemical manufacturers on the Continent cite gas at 12 to 14 pence per therm compared with 25 pence in the United Kingdom; and whether he is prepared to take steps to match the European advantage.
§ Mr. GrayThe question of contract prices is a matter for the British Gas Corporation and I am, therefore, asking the chairman to write to my hon. Friend.