§ Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will give details of the rise in prices and charges for fuel and power since 1st October, 1951, until the latest convenient stated date.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydIt is not practicable to give details of changes in fuel and power prices which vary with the locality and with the nature and quality of the supply, but the data collected by the Ministry of Labour show average increases in retail prices between 18th September, 1951, and 16th September, 1952, of 8 per cent. for coal, 9 per cent. for coke and gas, and 13 per cent. for electricity.