HC Deb 08 June 1981 vol 6 c47W
25. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will now consider making subsidised energy available to the British glass industry; and, if so, if he will indicate when such assistance will be available.

Mr. Norman Lamont

No. While the Government will explore with the nationalised energy supply industries all avenues which might possibly lead to greater flexibility in pricing for large energy customers, we do not intend to depart from our economic pricing or to introduce energy subsidies.