Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 May 2000. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 May 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will list the companies, organisations and public bodies he has consulted over the removal of geographic exclusivity of licensed areas for gas transporters. - Includes ref to Government proposals for legislation, copy in Library.

Answer: Mr. Gibb: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the companies, organisations and public bodies he has consulted over the removal of geographic exclusivity of licensed areas for gas transporters. [122324] Mrs. Liddell: In October 1998, my Department published a consultation paper on the future of gas and electricity regulation. Among other things, this paper invited views on the abolition of geographic exclusivity. In October 1999, the Government's proposals for legislation in this area were published. That document set out the Government's decision to abolish geographic exclusivity. It also contained a list of those who had responded to the consultation paper, leaving aside only those who had requested confidentiality. Copies of that document were placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 122324; 350 c132W;350 c134W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Competition Licensing Distribution Natural gas Pipelines Transport
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk