§ 12. Mr. Freemanasked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the average increase in (a) domestic and (b) industrial electricity prices over the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GoodladElectricity tariffs increased on 1 April 1985 by an average of 4.3 and 4.9 per cent. for domestic and industrial consumers, respectively. For four years electricity prices have risen less than the rate of inflation.