OFT Chair admits he could have shown more sympathy about gas changes

Manx gas can't be forced into changes by Office of Fair Trading

The Chairman of the Office of Fair Trading has admitted he could have been a little more sympathetic when fielding questions about gas changes.

David Quirk was quizzed in the House of Keys about the removal of a discount for consumers who do not pay by direct debit.

He told the Keys that Manx Gas was a private company and could not be forced into change by his Office.

And he says politicians can do more for themselves: