§ 66. Mr. Hepworthasked the Minister of Transport what arrangements are being made for the testing of existing meters under the Electricity Supply Meters Act; and whether he can give any indication of how long it will take to carry out the necessary testing operations?
§ Mr. BurginUnder the Electricity Supply (Meters) Act, 1936, existing meters used by ordinary consumers must be brought in within a maximum period of 10 years from the appointed day, which is 1st July, 1938, and must be tested and certified if re-issued. In the meantime a consumer can apply for the designation of a meter examiner to determine any difference as to the accuracy of his meter.