Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 1996. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: What is the cost per unit of electricity purchased from Southern Electric plc to supply Larkhill Garrison in Wiltshire; what costs are attributed to the budget of consuming units who are nominated account holders; and what is the charge per unit levied on domestic occupants at Larkhill married quarters. - Inc figures for married quarters. (Holding answer 21 May 1996).

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the cost per unit of electricity purchased from Southern Electric plc to supply Larkhill garisson in Wiltshire; what costs are attributed to the budget of consuming units who are nominated account holders; and what is the charge per unit levied on domestic occupants at Larkhill married quarters.[29868] Mr. Soames: [holding answer 21 May 1996]: Electricity is supplied to Larkhill garrison by PowerGen under the terms of a contract awarded after a competitive tender process, the details of which are commercial-in-confidence. Costs are attributed to consuming units at the rate provided for in the contract. Current policy is, however, to charge other customers of publicly negotiated contracts of this kind a rate consistent with the published tariff of the local utility company. Domestic occupants of Larkhill married quarters are therefore charged the Southern Electric rate of 7.1p per unit.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 29868; 278 c240W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Armed forces Housing Electricity Prices Married quarters Powergen Utilities Southern Electric Larkhill Camp
Contains statistics: Yes