§ Mr. Kitsonasked the Minister of Power what estimate he made, when agreeing to the new electricity tariffs and charges levied on shopkeepers in the area of the North Eastern Electricity Board of their effect on such consumers.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeI was informed that for commercial consumers generally the average increase would be about 13 per cent. A new form of tariff was being introduced for small commercial consumers to replace obsolete tariffs, and it was clear that the effect for some individuals might be very different from the average.
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§ Dame Irene Wardasked the Minister of Power what reply he has sent to the request made to him by Members of Parliament and traders jointly to refer the increased prices of electricity by the North Eastern Electricity Board for examination by the National Board for Prices and Incomes.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeI have informed the hon. Members and traders who have written to me that, under the Electricity Act 1947, as amended, consumers whose representations to the Area Electricity Consultative Council are not upheld can appeal to the Electricity Council. I understand that such an appeal has been made and the Council are considering it.