§ Mr. Nigel GriffithsTo ask the Prime Minister if he will review the powers of the(a) gas and (b) other utility regulators over boardroom salaries, shareholdings and perks.
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 25 November 1994]: The utility regulators' role is to promote competition and operate price caps in areas of monopoly. Within this framework it is for each company and its shareholders to exercise control of board membership, pay and conditions.