On how many occasions in the past 12 months he has agreed to meet individuals and organisations interested in (a) deregulation proposals and (b) telecommunications policy where the introduction was initially sought by (i) a Minister and (ii) another honourable Member. - Will write.

On how many occasions in the past 12 months he has agreed to meet individuals and organisations interested in (a) deregulation proposals and (b) telecommunications policy where the introduction was initially sought by (i) a Minister and (ii) another honourable Member. - Will write.

What has been the total expenditure of his Department since 1979 on advertising and promoting share offers in (a) gas, (b) electricity, (c) water and (d) telecommunications.

What has been the total expenditure of his Department since 1979 on advertising and promoting share offers in (a) gas, (b) electricity, (c) water and (d) telecommunications.

If he will take steps to ensure that measures to increase competition in the gas industry are not at the expense of people living in rural areas a long way from North Sea sources of supply. - Includes figure.

If he will take steps to ensure that measures to increase competition in the gas industry are not at the expense of people living in rural areas a long way from North Sea sources of supply. - Includes figure.

What were the profits of each water company in England and Wales in each year since 1989 as recorded by OFWAT. - Ref to figure 4 of Ofwats 1994-95 report on financial performance and capital investment of water companies in England and Wales (in Library DEP/3 2328).

What were the profits of each water company in England and Wales in each year since 1989 as recorded by OFWAT. - Ref to figure 4 of Ofwats 1994-95 report on financial performance and capital investment of water companies in England and Wales (in Library DEP/3 2328).

When he intends to release a figure for the amount of capital gains tax levied in connection with the de-merger of the National Grid.

When he intends to release a figure for the amount of capital gains tax levied in connection with the de-merger of the National Grid.

How much capital gains tax he expects to receive in connection with the de-merger of the National Grid.

How much capital gains tax he expects to receive in connection with the de-merger of the National Grid.

What subjects were discussed at his last meeting with chairm of the privatised utilities. - I meet the chairmen of privatised utilities from time to time to discuss a range of matters of common interest.

What subjects were discussed at his last meeting with chairm of the privatised utilities. - I meet the chairmen of privatised utilities from time to time to discuss a range of matters of common interest.