HC Deb 20 December 1976 vol 923 cc7-8W
36. Mr. Rippon

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what action he is taking to protect the interests of consumers of electricity who purchased night storage heaters on the faith of assurances that they would re ceive favourable treatment in respect of charges.

Mr. John Fraser

None. While all electricity prices have risen as a result of oil price increases, off-peak tariffs still remain substantially lower than peak tariffs.