HC Deb 07 July 1992 vol 211 c136W
Mr. Olner

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what proposals he has to review the regulatory system for controlling the level of domestic electricity prices.

Mr. Eggar

This is a matter for the Director General of Electricity Supply.

Mrs. Helen Jackson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) what representations he has had from the Major Energy Users Council about the costs of electricity to the steel industry;

(2) when he will next meet the Energy Intensive Users Group and the Major Energy Users Council to discuss electricity-pricing mechanisms;

(3) if he will bring forward proposals to reduce the fossil fuel levy to large users of electricity and manufacturing industry to the extent necessary to bring their energy costs in line with European competitors;

(4) if he will bring in reforms to the regulatory mechanism to ensure that electricity costs for manufacturing industry are competitive.

Mr. Eggar

I recently met representatives of the Major Energy Users Council and Energy Intensive Users Group to discuss electricity prices for their members. Proposals they put forward will be considered.