HC Deb 19 January 1971 vol 809 cc252-3W
55. Mr. Evelyn King

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will seek powers to provide compensation in respect of cessation of electricity supply to small farmers who have sustained financial loss through the interruption of supply due to industrial action by electricity workers.

Mr. Ridley

No. Many users of electricity sustained financial loss and it would be inequitable for any section of the community to be given special treatment.