HC Deb 14 April 1980 vol 982 cc780-1
14. Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when next he expects to meet the chairman of the Electricity Council.

Mr. Norman Lamont

I meet the chairman from time to time.

Mr. Janner

When the Minister next meets the chairman, will he try to put an end to the scandal of tenants having their electricity supplies cut off when they have paid the appropriate amount to their landlord, in whose name the account stands, but the landlord defaults in paying over what is necessary to clear the account?

Mr. Lamont

I shall discuss that matter when I next meet the chairman. As the hon. and learned Gentleman will know, the code of practice is also being studied by the PSI, and I have emphasised that we wish to have that matter completed as quickly as possible. Such issues are of great importance.