§ Mr. Home Robertsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many consumers in Scotland have in the past year received (a) gas and (b) electricity bills with standing charges as more than 50 per cent. of the total amount.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerStanding charges for gas are a matter for the British Gas Corporation. I have asked the chairman to write to the hon. Member. Electricity in Scotland is the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.