HC Deb 17 March 1981 vol 1 c58W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he is considering additional steps apart from reference to the European Commission of a comparative study of energy pricing policies in the European Economic Community to ensure that bulk electricity users in the United Kingdom are not at a disadvantage with companies operating in France and the Federal Republic of Germany.

Mr. Norman Lamont

The Government's view is that European electricity prices should be related to the continuing costs of supply. These costs will vary between countries depending on the structure of their supply systems. The Government have announced that the electricity supply industry is to offer new flexibility in its pricing arrangements.