HC Deb 26 February 1975 vol 887 cc180-1W
Mr. Mike Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what has been the increase in cash and percentage terms in the cost of electricity to domestic consumers who consume 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 750 and 1,000 units of electricity per quarter, respectively, since March 1st 1974; and what he estimates the respective figures would be in the event of a further 40 per cent. increase in electricity prices;

(2) what proportion of the revenue of the electricity industry arising from the sale of electricity to domestic consumers comes from standing charges and higher priced initial blocks of units; and what proportion comes from lower priced run-on units.

Mr. Eadie

As the information requested is complex and not readily available, I have asked the Chairman of the Electricity Council to write to my hon. Friend.

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