HC Deb 24 November 1965 vol 721 c79W
Mr. Prior

asked 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 Lee

The 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.