HC Deb 21 February 1985 vol 73 cc564-5W
54. Mr. Ashton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is satisfied that the gas and electricity industries can meet the targets laid down for them in the recent public expenditure White Paper without increasing their prices above the rate of inflation.

Mr. Peter Rees

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney (Mr. Rowlands) on 30 January 1985 at column 221.