HC Deb 30 May 1938 vol 336 cc1664-5W
Mr. T. Morris

asked the Minister of Transport whether he can state the extent to which rural electrification is proceeding in Wales?

Mr. Burgin:

The latest figures available show that the mileage of low tension distributing mains in parishes in rural districts in Wales increased from 895 miles in 305 parishes at the end of March, 1936, to 998 miles in 322 parishes at the end of March, 1937.

Gross Surplus of Authorised Electricity Undertakings (Public Authority and Company Undertakings in Great Britain and the appropriation thereof.
Year. Gross Surplus. Appropriation of Gross Surplus.
Interest and Dividends. Depreciation etc. Funds, Debt Redemption and other purposes including balances.
£ £ £
1934–35 … … 36,950,356 15,372,802 21,577,554
1935–36 … … 38,970,107 15,813,712 23,156,395
1936–37 … … 41,824,279 16,702,128 25,122,151
The figures for the year 1937–38 are not yet available.