HC Deb 23 February 1977 vol 926 c606W
Mr. Kenneth Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the yearly profit or loss of the electricity supply boards, the Gas Board and the Coal Board for the years 1974 to 1976.

Mr. Benn

The profits/losses, after interest but before Government compensation for price restraint, of the electricity boards (England and Wales), British Gas Corporation and the National Coal Board for the financial years 1973–74, 1974–75 and 1975–76 are as follows: