HC Deb 21 December 2000 vol 360 cc246-7W
Mr. Gibb

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals Ofgem has to change Transco's investment criterion of being able to cope with a one in 20 years summer as well as a one in 20 years winter. [143451]

Mrs. Liddell

Transco's investment criterion is a matter for Ofgem.

Ofgem published a consultation paper on Transco's investment policy in May and has recently published their response to this consultation. Both publications can be found on Ofgem's website at www.ofgem.gov.uk.

Mr. Gibb

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what changes Ofgem proposes to Transco's licence conditions to encourage new capacity at gas terminals. [143450]

Mrs. Liddell

Proposals for licence amendments are a matter for Ofgem.