§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what direct benefits will accrue to the United Kingdom from the liberalisation of the electricity market in the European Union.
§ Mr. EggarLiberalisation of electricity markets will put downward pressure on electricity prices and will help to provide a level playing field in electricity supply in the European Union, particularly for energy-intensive industries. The opening of markets will create new investment opportunities for the United Kingdom electricity companies which do not exist at present.