§ Mr. Moyleasked the Minister of Power (1) what is the price per therm being charged at present to bulk heavy oil users in London and the South-East;
(2) what is the average rate of discount per therm granted to bulk heavy oil users in London and the South-East by suppliers on orders in excess of 500 gallons.
§ Mr. FreesonThe published price of heavy fuel oil (3500 seconds) for minimum bulk loads of 500 gallons delivered in London and the South-East varies according to price zone and is equivalent to either 8.8d. or 9.1d. per therm including tax and temporary surcharge. These prices are subject to rebates and temporary surcharge. These prices are subject to rebates negotiated individually between consumers and competing supplying companies. Rebates given depend on a variety of factors, such as quantity, regularity of supply and quality specification, which together make it difficult to determine a meaningful average.