§ 105. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why he has approved the proposal of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board that they shall raise their charges; and how far this accords with the Government's prices and incomes policy.
§ Mr. RossThe tariff increases were needed because of cost increases beyond the Board's control, to enable the Board to meet its statutory obligation to balance its revenue account, taking one year with another. The Government are satisfied that the increases do not conflict with their policy on prices and incomes.