§ Miss LestorTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when he expects to respond to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission inquiry into British Gas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Neil HamiltonMy right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade is currently considering the representations which he has received as part of the consultation process on the MMC's report on gas. He recognises the need to avoid delay; but it is also important not to take precipitate decisions on the important matters raised by the report.