Mr. A. TODDasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the high rate of electricity charges in the borough of Chelsea in comparison with charges in the neighbouring boroughs; and what steps he proposes to take to provide cheaper electricity for the public in this borough?
Mr. STANLEYThe Chelsea Borough Council have communicated with me on the matter and intimated that they have requested the Chelsea Electricity Supply Company, Limited, to consider favourably the question of a reduction of their present charges. My jurisdiction with regard to the revision of maximum prices does not arise until a formal application is made to me in accordance with the provisions of the Electricity (Supply) Acts.