§ Mr. Corbynasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the estimated income from standing charges for gas and electricity for each year since 1979.
§ Mr. Buchanan-SmithThe estimated incomes from standing charges for the British Gas Corporation and the 125W electricity supply industry in England and Wales are some £600 million and £550 million, respectively, per year at present. Information in the detail requested is not readily available, and is a matter for the industries. I have therefore asked the chairmen to write to the hon. Member.