HC Deb 11 January 1994 vol 235 c177W
Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will extend the power of the utility regulators to ensure that the rights of low-income consumers are protected.

Mr. McLoughlin

Each utility regulator already has a duty to protect the interests of all consumers in respect of prices and quality of service.

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what response he has made to the citizens' advice bureaux report, "Out of Control", a copy of which has been sent to him; and if he will ask the utility regulators to investigate the CAB's findings.

Mr. McLoughlin

Ministers are considering the CAB report, as are the utility regulators, who also received copies.