§ Mr. DobsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received about the absence of any obligation to supply electricity once electricity supply is privatised.
§ Mr. WakehamThe area boards will continue to have an obligation to offer terms for a supply. Every customer will be able to find a supplier and regulations will continue to prescribe the quality and safety of supplies. Licence conditions on all suppliers will ensure current standards of security. I regularly receive correspondence and hold meetings with individuals, trade associations and other interested bodies on all aspects of the workings of our proposals for the privatised electricity market.