§ 18. Mr. McCuskerasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to what level he expects the price of electricity in Northern Ireland to rise in the next 12 months.
§ Mr. Giles ShawI feel it is unwise particularly in view of the uncertainty surrounding future oil price movements to try and predict the level which electricity prices may be at in Northern Ireland in 12 months' time. The implications of oil price increases for Northern Ireland electricity tariffs are under review and in the meantime and as a temporary measure I have asked the Northern Ireland Electricity Service not to increase its tariffs beyond the increases which will apply in Great Britain.