§ Mrs. PeacockTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the sources of funding for the Gas Consumers Council; who appoints its members; and to whom it reports.
§ Mr. McLoughlin[holding answer 19 April 1994]: The Department of Trade and Industry funds the Gas Consumers Council through its vote, although a substantial proportion of this funding is recouped from Ofgas through British Gas's authorisation fee. My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade is responsible for the appointment of the chairman and members of the council, which reports to the Director General and the President.