HC Deb 31 July 1997 vol 299 c626W
27. Mr. Shepherd

To ask the President of the Board of Trade when she expects to announce the conclusions of her review of utility regulation. [10052]

Mrs. Beckett

The review team will advise Ministers before the end of the year. If the Government conclude that changes should be contemplated, a consultation document will be published. Final conclusions will be announced as soon as practicable.