§ Mr. John GreenwayTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what further evidence, particularly on environmental matters, the Office of Electricity Regulation will be seeking before publication of the final results of the review of transmission security standards.
§ Mr. Page[holding answer 22 February 1995]: This is a matter for Offer. I have asked the Director General of Electricity Supply to write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. John GreenwayTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what proposals he has for monitoring the compliance by Offer and his departmental officials to fulfil their environmental duties under section 3(3) of the Electricity Act 1989 in connection with the proposed power lines in the vale of York.
§ Mr. Page[holding answer 22 February 1995]: My right hon. Friend will comply with relevant duties under the Electricity Act 1989 when reaching his decisions on the applications before him. His duties under section 3 do not apply in considering the applications by virtue of section 3(6).
It is the responsibility of the Director General of Electricity Supply to ensure that his officials comply with his duties under the Act.