Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Power if he will list the increases in the price of electricity which have taken place in the areas of the various electricity boards since October, 1964, together with an indication of the percentage rise in revenue which these increases were designed to secure.
§ Mr. MarshThe following table lists the Area Boards in England and Wales which have increased their tariffs since October, 1964, together with the effective date of the increase and the overall estimated percentage increase in revenue in a full year:
Per cent. 1st January, 1965 … Midlands 12 1st February, 1965 … East Midlands 9 1st April, 1965 … South Eastern 7 1st April, 1965 … Southern 7 1st April, 1965 … Eastern 11 1st April, 1965 … North Eastern 10 1st July, 1965 … London 10.5