To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met the chairman of South Wales Electricity to discuss privatisation.

My right hon. Friend and I meet regional electricity company chairmen regularly to discuss a range of matters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what was the cost of the launch of the electricity companies' annual reports on 19 July.

The cost of the launch of the annual reports on 19 July is a matter for the 12 regional electricity companies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is the latest estimated advertising budget for the sale of the electricity distribution companies.

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave to him on 1 May and 6 June 1990.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what are the dates and venues for each of the roadshows for the privatisation of the electricity distribution companies.

Arrangements for the road shows to promote the offers for sale of the 12 regional electricity companies are being developed. Final dates and venues are not yet available.