HC Deb 28 February 1977 vol 927 cc25-6W
Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the current capital indebtedness of British Gas and its present proposal to increase prices to the consumer by 10 per cent.

Dr. J. Dickson Mabon

As at 23rd February 1977, the statutory borrowing powers of the British Gas Corporation had been exercised to the extent of £2,169.7 million. Otherwise, I have nothing yet to add to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for Derbyshire, South-East (Mr. Rost), on 22nd December 1976.—[Vol. 923, c. 211.]