§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Energy what consultations there have been, and with whom, about privatisation of the electricity supply industry; and what are his present intentions on this matter.
§ Mr. Giles ShawI am continuing to examine the scope for the introduction of private capital into the electricity supply industry, taking into account the wide range of views which have been expressed to me on this subject. No decisions have yet been taken.