§ 77. Mr. Wallaceasked the Minister of Power if he will issue a general direction, in the public interest, to the electricity and gas boards not to make higher 245W charges to hospitals than to domestic consumers.
§ Mr. FreesonNo. The boards design their tariffs with the objective of reflecting as far as practicable the relevant costs. Hospitals like other local public services are not singled out for special treatment. Consumers who consider they are overcharged should take the matter up with the gas or electricity board, or the consultative council concerned.