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Mr. Winnick
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the Government's policy on the external financing limits for the gas and electricity industries: what consequences this will have for their future prices: and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Buchanan-Smith
The Government agree external financing limits with the industries. The setting of prices is a matter for the industries. They must take into account the cost of supply, as well as the financial framework agreed with the Government.