§ Fiona MactaggartTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action she is taking to ensure that Ofgem has adequate financial services expertise to monitor and prevent any collapse in the new electricity trading arrangements. [26600]
§ Mr. WilsonI have asked Callum McCarthy, the chairman of Ofgem, to respond directly to the hon. Member on the issue. I will ensure that copies of the letter are placed in the Libraries of the House.
§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the Energy Regulator's statement in favour of small generators and transmission losses from large remote power stations. [29491]
§ Mr. WilsonThe treatment of losses through transmission has been a long running issue in the electricity industry, the general consensus within the industry is that the current arrangements are not ideal. It will be important that any proposed change to the system carefully considers the effect on both small and large-scale generation, including remote sites.