HC Deb 18 May 1981 vol 5 cc22-3W
Mr. Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether, in view of the fact that the increase in agricultural electricity charges in Wales during the last financial year has been appreciably greater than the corresponding increase in general inflation, he will appoint an independent inquiry to investigate all such increases in charges by both the Merseyside and North Wales electricity board and the South Wales electricity board.

Mr. Norman Lamont

No. Existing statutes already require the boards to consult their respective area electricity consultative councils on tariff changes.