HC Deb 29 October 2002 vol 391 c774W
Mr. Gareth Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress she has made on EU-wide discussions on liberalising energy markets; and if she will make a statement. [78214]

Mr. Wilson

We fully support the Commission's proposals for the liberalisation of the EU energy market. Council discussions on the dossier are at an advanced stage and the Danish Presidency hopes to reach political agreement at the November Energy Council. We will be negotiating constructively to ensure a satisfactory outcome.