HC Deb 12 July 1995 vol 263 c640W
23. Mr. Jacques Arnold

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the potential effect on domestic consumers of the introduction of competition into gas supply in Kent. [32144]

Mr. Eggar

Competition in domestic gas supply is expected to lead to generally lower gas bills. British Gas competitors anticipate average price reductions of around 10 per cent. It will allow customers to choose the mix of price and service that best meets their particular requirements.