§ Mr. DunnachieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the Scottish Old Age Pensioners' Association for the abolition of electricity standing charges for pensioners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Allan StewartRepresentations are received annually from the Scottish Old Age Pensioners Association on a range of topics, including the abolition of418W electricity standing charges. Electricity prices are determined by the public electricity suppliers, subject to the conditions on price control set out in the licences issued to them under the Electricity Act 1989. Compliance by the public electricity suppliers with those conditions and all other conditions of their licences is overseen by the Director General of Electricity Supply.