§ Mr. Allen McKayasked the Secretary of State for Energy which electricity area boards are using load limiters; and how many households are involved in each area.
§ Mr. John MooreFollowing is the information provided by the Electricity Council:
Area Board Number of Households London 21 South Western 75 East Midlands less than 20 Midlands about 10 Manweb 6 Yorkshire 309
§ Mr. Allen McKayasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he is satisfied that the use of load limiters in assisting customers to pay electric fuel debts is safe in all respects particularly in regard to children; and if he is satisfied that the use of such limiters accords with the code of practice.
§ Mr. John MooreI am advised by the Electricity Council that there is no reason to doubt the safety of load limiters and that these devices are installed only with customers' agreement and taking into account the safety aspect of individual cases. Their use as an aid to consumers' management of electricity consumption is in line with the objectives of the code of practice.