§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what consideration he has given to the likely effect on gas imports of further gas-fired generating capacity.
§ Mr. WakehamI welcome the numerous proposals for gas-fired generating capacity which are now being pursued. Known reserves of UKCS gas are, on present assessment, fully capable of meeting competitively the needs of the United Kingdom gas market, including the power generation sector, for the foreseeable future. I look forward to seeing UKCS producers take up the full range of opportunities open to them within an increasingly competitive gas market.