§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to announce
Period* Electricity† Gas† Coal and (†) smokeless fuels Standard (‡) grade burning oil Preminum§ kersoene 1974 … 31.9 6.7 25.1 49.2 47.6 1975 … 41.9 35.2 26.8 28.3 19.4 1976 … 18.6 11.2 21.2 26.4 25.7 1977 … 10.9 9.7 14.9 5.1 0.0 1978 … 7.7 0.2 12.2 0.0 0.0 *Periods are those used in the general index of retail prices from mid-January to mid-January the next year. †Derived from data used in compiling the general index of retail prices. ‡Based on typical prices relevant to these periods for deliveries of 900 litres for central heating in the "inner zone" (including Greater London). Hydrocarbon oil duty is included. §Based on maximum prices relevant to these periods in the "inner zone" (including Greater London) for small volume purchases for portable appliances. Hydrocarbon oil duty is included. When fully implemented by November 1979 increases for domestic consumers announced by the Electricity Council,
574Whis decision on licensing pressurised-water reactor technology.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThe Central Electricity Generating Board and the Nuclear Power Company are still considering the options. The safety clearances will, of course, be required in the usual manner.