HC Deb 29 July 1976 vol 916 c319W
Mr. Richard Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if she will list in the

Electricity Consultative Council Number of representations 1974–75 Approximate percentage concerning charges Number of representations 1975–76 Approximate percentage concerning charges
North Western ……… 1,920 36 4,562 43
North Eastern ……… 951 81 1,417 77
Yorkshire ……… 1,058 52 1,362 59
Merseyside and North Wales … 1,031 32 1,200 30
South Wales ……… 1,042 42 1,308 55
Midlands ……… 617 26 771 23
East Midlands ……… 664 45 765 42
Eastern ……… 1,396 31 1,516 58
South Western ……… 1,019 52 1,097 63
Southern ……… 1,153 40 2,019 49
South Eastern ……… 900 42 1,415 50
London ……… 1,016 45 2,596 72

Individual representations are handled by the councils' own machinery. Both the councils and my Department keep a close watch on the figures and take action as appropriate. The electricity industry is also, of course, subject to the provisions of the Price Code.