HC Deb 26 February 1990 vol 168 cc92-3W
22. Mr. Hardy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what was the percentage increase in electricity prices for both domestic and industrial consumers between March 1988 and May 1990; and by how much these increases exceeded the rate of inflation.

Mr. Baldry

Between the first quarter of 1988 and the fourth quarter of 1989, the latest period for which information is available, domestic electricity prices increased by 16 per cent. in current terms. That is an increase of 3 per cent. above the rate of inflation as measured by the GDP deflator of 12 per cent.

Between the first quarter of 1988 and the third quarter of 1989, the latest period for which information is available, industrial prices increased by 4 per cent. in current terms, 7 per cent. below the rate of inflation as measured by the GDP deflator of 10 per cent.

63. Ms. Gordon

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his most up-to-date estimate of the level of(a) domestic and (b) non-domestic electricity prices in 1991–92 and 1992–93.

Mr. Baldry

Electricity prices are a matter for the industry and I have nothing to add to the statement made by my right hon. Friend on 12 February.

62. Mr. Murphy

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet the members of the British Iron and Steel Producers Association to discuss electricity prices for 1990–91.

Mr. Wakeham

BISPA is a member of the energy intensive users group which I and my Department meet regularly.

50. Mr. Haynes

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what consultations he has undertaken regarding the level of electricity prices for 1990–91.

Mr. Baldry

Electricity prices are a matter for the industry. However, I frequently meet the representatives of the electricity industry and a wide range of issues are discussed.

32. Mrs. Currie

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the increase in domestic electricity prices since 1984.

45. Mr. David Martin

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the increase in domestic electricity prices since 1984.

Mr. Baldry

Domestic electricity prices between the fourth quarters of 1984 and 1989 resulted in a reduction of 8 per cent. in real terms.