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Written question asked by John Battle (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 1996. It was answered by Tim Eggar (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 May 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.


Dept of Trade and Industry

Question
What summary of responses he has received from the Office of Gas Regulation to its recent consultation exercise regarding the continuation of the E factor criteria to encourage investment in energy efficiency; and if he will list those organisations which responded (a) positively and (b) negatively to the continuation of the E factor with the new price control mechanism. - The gas supply price control review, which includes the future of E factor funding beyond March 1997, is a matter for Ofgas.
Answer

Mr. Battle: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what summary of responses he has received from the Office of Gas regulation to its recent consultation exercise regarding the continuation of the E factor criteria to encourage investment in energy efficiency; and if he will list those organisation which responded (a) positively and (b) negatively to the continuation of the E factor with the new price control mechanism.[27943] Mr. Eggar: The gas supply price control review, which includes the future of E factor funding beyond March 1997, is a matter for Ofgas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27943; 277 c37W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Conservation Energy Natural gas Office of Gas Supply Price caps Utilities