HC Deb 14 November 1989 vol 160 cc137-8W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what consultations he has had with the chairman of the Electricity Council regarding the impact of the privatisation of the electricity supply industry on the level of electricity prices to the domestic consumer.

Mr. Michael Spicer

My right hon. Friend and I have regular meetings with the chairman of the Electricity Council to discuss a range of subjects relating to the electricity industry.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what consultations he has had with the director-general of the Office of Electricity Regulation regarding the effect on consumer electricity prices of the privatisation of the electricity supply industry.

Mr. Michael Spicer

My right hon. Friend and I have had a number of meetings with the Director-General of Electricity Supply to discuss a range of subjects relating to the privatisation of the electricity industry.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy who will decide the price charged for electricity by the new nuclear company.

Mr. Wakeham

Electricity sale contracts will be for negotiation between the new company and the area boards. The contracts will be subject to Government approval.

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