HC Deb 18 October 1971 vol 823 cc27-8W
Mr. Edward Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the average price of gas per therm charged to domestic consumers in Scotland in the most recent annual period for which figures are available; and what was the comparable price charged to domestic consumers in England and Wales in the same period.

Mr. Ridley

Average domestic revenue per therm in Scotland in 1970–71 was 13.08p, compared with an average for England and Wales of 10.43p.