Written question asked by Lord Fraser of Carmyllie (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Clinton-Davis (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 1997.

Clinton-Davis, Lord

Question: Whether it is their prime consideration in policy to ensure that electricity in the United Kingdom is generated at the lowest price achievable for United Kingdom householders and consumers; and, if not, whether they will list the factors which in their view justify raising domestic electricity prices above the minimum achievable. - The Government's policy is to ensure secure, diverse and sustainable supplies of energy at competitive prices.

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