HC Deb 09 February 1977 vol 925 c670W
Mr. Banks

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the estimated cost of implementing the 25 per cent. discount scheme for electricity users supported by supplementary benefit or family income supplement; and what is the estimated extra cost per unit to the normal domestic consumer which this figure represents taken over the three-month period.

Dr. John A. Cunningham

Estimated administrative costs amounting to about £2.5 million arising from the implementation of the scheme will be met by my Department. There will be no effect on the cost per unit to the normal domestic consumer.