HC Deb 17 March 1977 vol 928 c251W
64. Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he took into account the impact of a 10 per cent. rise in gas prices on pensioners and those on fixed incomes before giving an instruction to British Gas to increase prices.

Dr. J. Dickson Mabon

We were aware of these considerations, but an increase in gas prices was necessary to reduce the level of Government financing.

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