HC Deb 17 November 1938 vol 341 cc1065-7W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Minister of Transport what are the rates charged for electricity supplied to consumers in each of the counties, cities, and towns in Scotland, showing in each case whether the supply is by a local authority or by a limited company or private firm; what steps are being taken to reduce the

purchases of goods manufactured in the United Kingdom by each of the Colonies and Protectorates of the British Empire?

Mr. M. MacDonald

The figures are given in the attached table.

charges where these are high; and what proposals he has to make to reduce such high charges?

Mr. Burgin

The prices charged for electricity are a matter for the undertakings concerned subject to the statutory maximum charges by which they are governed, and I am not in possession of the information for which the hon. Member asks. It is open to the local authority or to not less than 20 consumers to make application to me for a revision of the maximum prices chargeable.

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