§ Mr. Eadieasked the Minister of Power if he will publish the data on which his Department calculates that gas prices will be reduced in real terms as a result of the use of North Sea Gas; and when this reduction will start.
§ Mr. MasonI would refer the hon. Member to the information contained in the White Paper on Fuel Policy (Cmnd. 3438) and in the Gas Council publications "Gas goes Natural" and "Investment in Natural Gas". I do not have in mind the publication of any further data at present. The published tariffs of five Area Boards already provide for lower prices in areas converted to natural gas and some consumers are already receiving the benefits of these lower prices.