§ 80. Mr. Robert Edwardsasked the Minister of Power if he is aware of the decision of the West Midlands Gas Board to increase the price of gas to the consumers by 7 per cent.; and whether he will refer this matter to the National Board for Prices and Incomes for consideration.
§ Mr. MarshThe Government received early warning of the proposals by the West Midlands Gas Board to increase prices. These proposals were also submitted to and approved by the Consultative Council, and I do not consider that any reference to the National Board for Prices and Incomes is called for.