§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what forecast she has made of the effects on employment levels in(a) the construction and (b) the gas industry arising from her policy on new gas-fired power stations. [48586]
§ Mrs. Beckett[holding answer 2 July 1998]: The proposals announced for consultation on 25 June 1998 were about energy policy, not employment in particular sectors. Our proposals would bring lower electricity prices, more effective competition, and secure and diverse energy supplies. This will be good for jobs across the economy.