HC Deb 07 April 1981 vol 2 cc220-1W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what reply he has given to the representations made to him by the Engineering Employers' Federation about the commercial practices of British Gas, British Telecom and the electricity industry.

Mr. Brittan

These practices were raised with my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer and other Ministers at the meeting of the National Economic Development Council on 1 April. The points raised are being pursued with the industries concerned.