HC Deb 30 January 1968 vol 757 cc255-6W
47. Mr. J. H. Osborn

asked the Minister of Power what is now the average generating cost per unit of electricity, as produced at the power station, and the average selling price per unit of electricity to the user whether domestic or industrial; and if he will give an undertaking not to approve any increased tariffs submitted by area boards for the next three years.

Mr. Freeson

The average cost of electricity sold by the Central Electricity Generating Board to Area Electricity Boards in 1966–67 was 1.28d. per unit of which about an eighth was accounted for by the cost of transmission and C.E.G.B. overheads. The average cost to final consumers was 1..78d. per unit. It is not possible to forecast how long it will be possible to maintain the present prices but I do not expect a further increase for some time to come.