§ Mr. Naylorasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the South Metropolitan Gas Company is increasing the price of gas by ¾d. a therm; and if he has any explanation to account for this increase being allowed.
Major Lloyd GeorgeI have been asked to reply. Yes, Sir. I gave a permit under the Gas Charges Order, 1942, to the South Metropolitan Gas Company to increase the price of gas by three farthings per therm. The grounds of the application were increased costs of operation.