HC Deb 28 July 1977 vol 936 cc471-2W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether the fuel charge addition component of electricity bills is subject to control by the Price Commission.

Mr. Maclennan

Quarterly fuel cost adjustments in electricity tariffs are notified to the Price Commission for consideration under the Price Code.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether approvals given by the Price Commission to increases in electricity responsibility; and if he will give details of the appointments with salaries in each case.

Mr. Maclennan

Mr. Hugh Scanlon is a part-time member of the Metrication Board at a salary of £750 per annum.

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