§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will refer the price differential for bulk storage kerosene based central heating oil charged by different classes of supplies to the Office of Fair Trading; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeNo. The price of standard grade kerosene for use in central heating systems is set by the costs of supply and the level of competition in the market. If the hon. Gentleman has any concern about lack of competition in this market, he should put it to the Director General of Fair Trading.