§ Mr. Richard Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Energy if the facts contained in the National Economic Development Council report on comparative energy prices will mean a change in his policy towards energy prices for industry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontWe have promised a quick response to the NEDC report. However, any action we take to help industry with rising energy costs will be within a framework of contiued economic pricing.
§ Mr. Richard Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he plans to issue directives to the Gas Corporation and the Central Electricity Generating Board in respect of their pricing policy for industry, following the National Economic Development Council report on comparative energy prices; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontMy right hon. Friend is of course taking the report of the NEDC task force fully into account in discussions with the gas and electricity industries on the possibility of further measures to help their industrial consumers. We hope to announce our conclusion shortly.