§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received about the effect on energy conservation of the pricing structure of British Gas to large consumers of gas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter MorrisonI received a number of representations about the adverse energy efficiency implications of British Gas's initial price schedule. I am pleased to note that the new schedule, which came into effect on 1 December 1989, appears to have resolved the problem.