HC Deb 17 February 1986 vol 92 cc79-80W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he expects to introduce legislation relating to the control of the resale price of electricity to tenants by private landlords; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Howard

As indicated in my answer of 5 December 1985 to my hon. Friend the Member for York, (Mr. Gregory), the Government propose to deal with the question of overcharging for resale of electricity as part of the proposed new legislation on price indications. We intend to introduce this legislation as soon as parliamentary time is available.

Under present legislation the electricity supply industry fixes the maximum resale price. We have no plans to change that situation.

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