§ Mr. Winnickasked the Secretary of State for Energy what will be the total increases in gas and electricity prices for 1982; and on what dates he expects that the increases will take place.
§ Mr. MellorThe British Gas Corporation announced on 25 February that domestic gas prices would rise by 12 per cent on 1 April and a further 10 per cent. on 1 October. Not all the area electricity boards have yet finalised their tariffs for 1982–83, but I would anticipate that price increases for domestic consumers of under 10 per cent. from 1 April will be announced shortly.