Gas Market Fraud

Debate between Ed Davey and Jeffrey M Donaldson

Tuesday 13th November 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Davey]

My hon. Friend and I discussed the issue of pubs and competition when I was in my last job in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. I think he will realise that I am no longer in charge of competition issues relating to pubs.

[Mr Jeffrey M. Donaldson (Lagan Valley) (DUP)]

Given that Northern Ireland has the highest energy prices in the UK and that the allegations relate to manipulation in the UK gas market, will the investigations by the FSA and Ofgem extend to Northern Ireland?

[Mr Davey]

It is my understanding that the investigations go across the whole of the country. If I am wrong about that, I will write to the right hon. Gentleman, but that is my understanding.