§ Mr. GibbTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will publish the planned operating cost of Ofgem for(a) 2001–01 and (b) 2001–02. [143155]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithI have been asked to reply.
Ofgem published its proposed Plan and Budget for 2001–02 on 15 December. The document also provides budget information for 2000–01 (this document can be 191W viewed on Ofgem's website www.ofgem.gov.uk). Stakeholders within the industry and other interested parties have until 7 February to comment on these proposals. Ofgem's final corporate plan, which will have regard to comments received during the consultation period, will provide details of Ofgem's agreed budget for 2001–02.