§ Mr. AmosTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the proposals by the chairman of the Rural Development Commission to invite the Department of Energy to consider funding a scheme of assistance for mains electricity connection for households in remote rural areas.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryI am considering the Rural Development Commission's proposals in the light of the provisions already made in the Electricity Act 1989 relating to new connections, and expect shortly to respond to the chairman.