HC Deb 22 February 1939 vol 344 c391W
Mr. Magnay

asked the Minister of Transport whether any all-round revision of electricity tariffs is under consideration; whether such revision will be aimed at standardisation of charges and the removal of the anomalies which at present exist; and whether he will use his good offices in such direction?

Mr. Burgin

I have no information which would lead me to believe that electricity undertakers generally are considering any all-round revision of tariffs.

Mr. Magnay

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the growing indignation among the consumers served by Central London Electricity, Limited, at the very heavy increase in charges now being made by them under their recently introduced commercial two-part tariff; that consumers for lighting only are being penalised as against those who use current for both lighting and

Year Monmouth County. Newport County Borough.
Fatal Accidents. Non-fatal Accidents. Fatal Accidents. Non-fatal Accidents.
1930 42 629 8 216
1931 43 910 13 235
1932 35 914 5 353
1933 52 855 5 341
1934 30 1,105 12 454
1935 44 1,110 4 397
1936 41 983 11 401
1937 34 991 10 444
1938 42 901 11 443