§ 47. Mr. Staintonasked the Minister of Power how many representations he has received in the last 12 months from electricity consumers on the prices which they are paying for electricity through privately installed meters.
§ Mr. FreesonTwenty-one individually, but others have come on behalf of classes and groups of consumers.
§ Mr. StaintonMay I assure the Parliamentary Secretary that I have received in my constituency vastly more complaints than the number which he has received as a Minister? What consultations has he had with his colleagues to make overcharging a criminal offence, as recommended by the Consumer Council?
§ Mr. FreesonAs I have said. I have initiated discussions on this matter in many directions; we are looking into the subject. May I say not only to the hon. Member but to other hon. Members that the Department would welcome more evidence of cases of overcharging