Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 June 2004. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Monday, 14 June 2004 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr 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.

Answer: Alan Simpson: To 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 Kelly: The 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.

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