Question alleges potential ministerial interference in Western Power's electricity pricing decisions. The answer avoids directly addressing the pressure allegation, focusing instead on the board's position regarding the managing director's proposal.

AnsweredQoN 1288Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 November 2003
Portfolio
Energy

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As a supplementary question, did the minister or anyone on his behalf apply any pressure to Western Power to prevent this electricity price reduction from going ahead; and, if so, why? Mr E.S. RIPPER

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Western Power’s board did not determine that it supported the managing director’s position.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: Western Power’s board did not determine that it supported the managing director’s position.
Western Power’s board did not determine that it supported the managing director’s position.

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