§ 27. Mr. Palmerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power the action he has taken on the recommendation of the Ridley Committee on national policy for the use of fuel and power resources that gas prices should reflect local differences in costs of supply.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydI have satisfied myself that, in general, the principle of this recommendation has been applied by the gas boards in revising the tariffs.
§ Mr. PalmerIn view of the importance of this recommendation to a fair fuel pricing policy, would the Minister explain just what he means by "in general"?
§ Mr. LloydIt is the responsibility of the local gas boards, which have, in fact, accepted the principle.