HC Deb 29 January 1973 vol 849 c316W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what compensation the State industries of transport, electricity, gas and coal are asking for to offset their restraint in raising prices during phase I and phase II of the standstill in wages, salaries and prices.

Mr. Higgins

The effects of the continued price restraint will be taken into account along with other factors in considering financial arrangements between the Government and the nationalised industries in the coming financial year. Discussions are still in progress with the gas and electricity industries on assistance up to the end of this financial year. Legislation on the National Coal Board is before Parliament; support for the British Railways Board is being provided through Votes.