Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the Minister of Power by what percentage the price of electricity is being increased in the South-Eastern Region and what are the reasons for such increase at the present time.
§ Mr. WoodPrices charged for electricity are the responsibility of the Board, but I understand that the increase is on average about 12 per cent. I have asked the Chairman of the Board to write to my hon. Friend giving the reasons for the recently announced increase in the Board's tariffs.