§ Major PRESCOTTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether gas com- 1936W panies who took advantage of the increase in the price of coal to raise the price of gas regardless of their then existing stocks will be required to effect forthwith an appropriate reduction in the price of gas in view of the 10s. per ton reduction in the price of coal; and whether the gas companies will be required to read their consumers' meters on or about the 1st proximo instead of the usual quarter-day?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANGas and electric energy will be reduced in price for domestic and household purposes. The detailed questions raised by the hon. and gallant Member are now receiving the careful consideration of the Coal Controller. An announcement will be made at the earliest possible date.