§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next plans to meet representatives of privatised utility companies to discuss the abolition of standing charges on domestic bills; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StewartMinisters and officials meet senior managers of the privatised utility companies from time to time to discuss a range of issues. Standing charges, like all tariff issues, are the responsibility of the utilities themselves and their regulators.