Privatised Utilities

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Industry – in the House of Commons am 1:49 pm ar 19 Mawrth 1997.

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Photo of Nick Harvey Nick Harvey Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) 1:49, 19 Mawrth 1997

In the light of the obvious need to review the powers of regulators, and in the light of the growth of competition, which is welcome, is not it time to consider the creation of an office for the regulation of all the utilities together? It could share expertise and experience, ensure consistency of approach and avoid duplication and would be a really powerful regulator across all these industries.