§ Alan SimpsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations have been made to his Department by Government Departments and other agencies and individuals seeking Treasury support to fund extension of the mains gas network to areas of England without such provision. [178047]
§ Ruth KellyThe DTI has committed, in the Energy White Paper, to explore options for pilot projects on gas network extension.
The Treasury has spoken to a range of Departments, organisations and individuals on this issue.