§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the number of independent electricity generation projects which(a) include electricity distribution companies in the owning consortium and (b) do not include any such companies.
§ Mr. BaldryMy right hon. Friend is aware of the regional electricity companies' interest in a number of independent electricity generation projects. Participation in such schemes is a commercial matter and it is for the companies themselves to decide whether they wish to hold an equity interest in any particular project.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received regarding the participation of the electricity distribution companies in electricity generating consortia.
§ Mr. BaldryDecisions to invest in independent generation projects are matters for the company concerned.