§ Mr. ChallenTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what role Ofgem has iii ensuring security of supply when regulating the electricity industry. [165166]
§ Mr. TimmsOfgem's principal objective is to protect the interests of consumers. In carrying out its functions in a manner which it considers is best calculated to further the principal objective Ofgem must have regard to the need to secure that all reasonable demands for electricity are met.