Mr. John Mullins:

Absolutely. The Commission for Energy Regulation will have to take account of acceptable leakage levels in its economic assessments. One can correct for an acceptable level of leakage between the stopcock and the entry point in applying the charge to households. However, elements of the committee's report are worthy of consideration. If one wants to cut down on energy usage, which in itself is a form of leakage, one can apply for grants for insulation and other works. There are similarities between the energy business and the particular issues that the committee highlights.