HC Deb 10 July 1919 vol 117 c2001
44. Mr. TREVELYAN THOMSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the price charged for private electric lighting according to the latest available returns by the Cleveland and Durham Power Company; and what is the average price charged for private electric lighting by the various other companies in the United Kingdom who are authorised undertakers of electric light supply?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

The Electric Lighting Acts and Orders under which this company are supplying electricity only prescribe the maximum prices which may be charged.

I have no information as to the actual prices charged by the company or the average price charged by other companies supplying in the United Kingdom. These charges naturally vary a good deal, owing to differences in the local circumstances and conditions of supply.

Mr. THOMSON

Have not these companies to make statutory returns in the same way as municipalities?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I am not sure, but I will ask.