HC Deb 23 November 1987 vol 123 c25W
59. Mr. Patnick

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what steps he is taking to improve competition in the energy industries.

Mr. Parkinson

I shall continue to seek practicable means of stimulating competition in the energy sector. The creation of greater competition is a major element in the proposals I am developing for the privatisation of the electricity supply industry.