HC Deb 17 April 1978 vol 948 c41W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment to what extent he estimates the recently announced increases in the price of electricity to consumers of between 5 per cent and 7 per cent. and up to 9 per cent. will increase the cost of living.

Mr. Golding

The recently announced increases in the price of electricity to domestic consumers, including the fuel cost adjustment, are estimated to lead to an increase in the retail prices index of about 0.2 per cent.