HC Deb 09 July 1973 vol 859 cc1011-2
16. Mr. John Wells

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give a general direction to gas boards that no person employed in giving advice to consumers on changeover to natural gas shall be in any way remunerated on a commission basis for equipment sold.

Mr. Emery

Whilst this is a matter for the British Gas Corporation, I can inform my hon. Friend that in only one of the 12 regions is this practice carried on.

Mr. Wells

Which region, and will it stop very soon?

Mr. Emery

It is the North Thames region. This is a matter for commercial consideration, and there must be the strictest discipline in trying to ensure that there is no malpractice

Mr. Wells

In view of the unsatisfactory nature of that reply, I give notice that I shall raise the matter on the Adjournment at the earliest possible opportunity.