§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has had from the house building industry regarding assurances on the future level of electricity connection charges post-privatisation.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryAbout half a dozen letters have been received from the building industry on this subject.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has had with the directors general of Ofgas and OFFER regarding the rate of increase in connection charges for gas and electricity for new house building.
§ Mr. WakehamNone. The reasonableness of gas and electricity connection charges is a matter for the respective directors general.