§ Mr. D, G. SOMERVILLEasked the Minister of Transport what reductions have taken place in the last three years in the various districts comprised in the London area in the price of electricity; and whether the completion of the grid is likely to lead to any fruther reduction in the near future?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAIncluding the Joint Electricity Authority, there are 86 separate undertakers in the London and Home Counties Electricity District. The reductions in charges made during the last three years are too numerous to give in detail, and I would refer the hon. Member to the annual return embodying information as to charges and tariffs which is published by the Joint Authority. As an indication, however, of the downward trend of charges in the various districts comprised in the greater London area, the following figures may be given:
an increased consumption of electricity and in further reductions in charges to the benefit of consumers.