HC Deb 09 February 1953 vol 511 cc15-6
20. Colonel Clarke

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if the electricity boards have now, in accordance with his request, reviewed the working of their new tariffs: and what report they have made to him on this matter.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

These reviews will take some time and I have not yet received a report.

Colonel Clarke

Will the Minister ensure that, in accordance with recommendations of the Ridley Report, when reviewing these tariffs the boards make certain that their charges are truly based on the costs of supply and are free from any form of restrictive covenant?

Mr. Lloyd

That is a matter which arises in other respects and, in regard to certain particulars, as I have said, the Electricity Boards accepted them on 5th January.