§ 18. Mr. Jon Owen JonesTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what are the current prices of coal, gas and nuclear-generated electricity; and what are the projected costs of these fuels over the next 10 years.
§ Mr. EggarMy Department will be assessing the relative costs of coal-fired and other sources of generation as part of the Government's coal review.
As far as electricity purchased by the regional electricity companies is concerned, it is for the Director General of Electricity Supply to ensure that the companies comply with their economic purchasing obligations.