HC Deb 26 October 1992 vol 212 c439W
Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what were the standard costs of electricity installation in each year in respect of domestic properties since 1 April 1980 to 31 March 1992 in the constituency of South Down.

Mr. Atkins

NIE's standard charges for electricity installation for housing developments of 12 houses-flats or more in the period from 1 April 1987 to 31 March 1992 were:

Connection charge £
per house per flat
1987 150 113
1988 160 120
1989 170 130
1990 184 140
1991 245 184
1992 257 193

Reliable figures for earlier years are not available. Supplies to smaller developments or individual properties are charged at 60 per cent. of the estimated cost of providing supply.

Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are the current standard costs of electricity installation in respect of domestic properties in the constituency of South Down.

Mr. Atkins

NIE's standard charges for electricity installation for housing developments of 12 houses-flats or more are £257 and £193 per unit respectively. Supplies to smaller developments or individual properties are charged at 60 per cent. of the estimated cost of providing supply.