HC Deb 24 February 1992 vol 204 cc397-8W
27. Mr. Andrew Hargreaves

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy by how much domestic electricity prices rose(a) between 1974 and 1979 and (b) since 1984.

Mr. Wakeham

Between 1974 and 1979 domestic electricity prices rose by 16 per cent. in real terms (an increase of 147 per cent. in cash terms). Between 1984 and 1991 they fell by five per cent. in real terms (an increase of 41 per cent. in cash terms).

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list all the applications under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, stating for each application whether it was granted, refused, or is outstanding; and whether it has gone to a public inquiry.

Mr. Wakeham

The applications made under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 are as listed.