§ Mr. Priorasked the Minister of Power what increase per unit of electricity for private consumption has been made in the last 12 months; and what is the percentage increase in tariffs in the area covered by each of the electricity boards.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeThe following is the information:
Estimated percentage increase in the overall charge Area Electricity Board Date from which increase took effect Increase in final unit rate in the domestic tariff d. to domestic consumers% to all consumers% Midlands 1.1.65 0.2 14 12 East Midlands 1.2.65 0.15 10 9 Southern 1.4.65 0.1 8 7 Eastern 1.4.65 0.2 15 11 North Eastern 1.4.65 0.2 12 10 South Eastern 1.4.65 0.2 9 7 London 1.7.65 0.15 11 10 There have been no increases in electricity tariffs in the other five areas of England and Wales during the last 12 months.