HC Deb 26 February 1935 vol 298 c953
18. Mr. E. WILLIAMS (for Mr. D. DAVIES)

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he can state the relative cost per therm of the following: electricity, gas, fuel oil, and pulverised fuel?

Mr. E. BROWN

I regret that, owing to the varying factors involved in arriving at the relative cost of the different fuels to the many classes of consumers concerned, it is impossible to give any figures of cost which would be of general application. I have seen an estimate made by Mr. J. H. Mahler, and published in the Press, but the figures there given should be read in the light of my answer.