§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what will be the effect of proposed price increases in the gas and electricity industries on the average household budget.
§ Mr. RyderThe announced increases in gas and electricity prices for the coming year will add about 0.4 per cent. to the retail prices index once the tariffs have been fully implemented. The combined weight of gas and electricity in the RPI is 4.3 per cent.