HC Deb 01 July 1931 vol 254 c1272
35. Mr. WEST

asked the Minister of Transport how many different types of electricity tariffs for lighting and domestic purposes are in operation in the London area; and whether any action is being taken to bring about greater uniformity in this connection?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

In the area of the London and Home Counties Joint Electricity Authority there are at least 20 different types of electricity tariffs or methods of charging for lighting and domestic supplies, and within each of these methods there are many variations. I understand that the Joint Authority is engaged in exploring the possibility of reducing the number of variations in the basis of charge for domestic purposes, but up to the present as unable to report any measure of success.

Mr. WEST

Does not the Minister think that uniformity in charges would be very beneficial?

Mr. MORRISON

I quite agree.