§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the percentage increase in electricity charges for night storage heaters in 1974.
§ Mr. EadieAlthough they have recently been higher, the rates now being billed under off-peak tariffs are on average about 30 per cent. above the level at the beginning of 1974. These present charges reflect the concession which my right hon. Friend announced on 29th July.—[Vol. 878, c. 43–4.]