HC Deb 13 April 1981 vol 3 c41W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) of the 5 per cent. of industrial gas consumers who account for 85 per cent. of industrial gas consumption, what proportion is on interruptible contracts;

(2) of the bulk users of gas, what percentage of the total is on an interruptible basis; and if he will identify the 10 leading industries.

Mr. Norman Lamont

The precise pattern of gas sales is a matter for the British Gas Corporation. I will ask the Chairman to write to my hon. Friend.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what part of the £737 million referred to in the Budget has been allocated towards easing the prices of industrial consumers receiving gas on an interruptible basis.

Mr. Norman Lamont

Probably in excess of £20 million.

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