§ Sir Robert McCrindleTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has held with the Office of Electricity Supply on the post-privatisation pricing system for industrial users of electricity; what representations he has received from industrial users on the pricing system; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryMy right hon. Friend and I meet the Director General of Electricity Supply from time to time when we discuss a range of matters including electricity prices. I have received a number of representations from industrial users about electricity prices. Under the new competitive regime we have put in place it is for large users to use their commercial strength to negotiate the keenest prices from a number of potential suppliers.