HC Deb 29 January 1990 vol 166 c81W
30. Mr. Charles Wardle

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy by how much domestic gas prices have increased since the privatisation of the gas industry.

52. Mr. Hind

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy by how much domestic gas prices have increased since the privatisation of the gas industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Domestic gas prices have increased by less than 5 per cent. in current terms since privatisation. This represents a decrease of 13 per cent. in real terms.