§ 70. Mr. EDEasked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been called to a recent decision of the courts casting doubts on the validity of a number of meters now installed on consumers' premises by electricity undertakers; whether he has consulted, or been consulted by, the Electricity Commissioners thereon; whether representations have been made to him from any other quarter; and what action he proposes to take?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAYes, Sir; the hon. Member will be aware that a Bill dealing with this matter, introduced by the hon. Member for Croydon, South (Mr. H. G. Williams) received a Second Reading on 25th February and has been referred to a Committee of the Whole House.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAYes, Sir, I will.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHANo, I cannot deliver a speech now.