Written question asked by Anne Begg (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 June 2003. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 2003 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, When he last met the Minister for Energy to discuss the implications for Scotland of the Energy White Paper. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Miss Begg: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met the Minister for Energy to discuss the implications for Scotland of the Energy White Paper. [120213] Mrs. McGuire: I am a member of the Cabinet ministerial committee on energy policy which considered the Energy White Paper and also of the ministerial group forming part of the sustainable energy policy network. This network, which will help us achieve the commitments set out in the White Paper, was announced by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry on 4 June 2003 and the first meeting will take place this Thursday.

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