HC Deb 22 November 1990 vol 181 cc177-8W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) when he last met Sir Graham Day or spoke to him on the telephone prior to Friday 16 November;

(2) when he was informed of the imminent resignation of Robert Malpas as chairman of PowerGen;

(3) if he will give the dates of his last six meetings with Robert Malpas as chairman of PowerGen.

Mr. Wakeham

I have meetings and consultations with the directors of PowerGen, as of other companies in the electricity supply industry, whenever necessary. Such meetings and consultations are confidential.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) whether he has discussed with Robert Malpas as the chairman of PowerGen the use of the least-cost approach to electricity industry investment;

(2) whether he has had discussions with Robert Malpas as the chairman of PowerGen about the need for energy conservation.

Mr. Wakeham

The details of my discussions with Mr. Malpas, in his capacity as the chairman of PowerGen, are confidential.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether his predecessor approved the appointment of Robert Malpas as chairman of PowerGen.

Mr. Wakeham

I refer the hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend the Member for City of Chester (Mr. Morrison) gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth, West (Mr. Butterfill) on 9 June 1988 at column632.