§ 77. Mr. H. Hyndasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether the system of collection of electricity accounts by local authorities under contract from the Electricity Commission is working satisfactorily; and if it is intended to make similar arrangements for gas and water charges.
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§ Mr. GaitskellTemporary arrangements under which some local authorities are carrying out certain services on behalf of electricity boards including the collection of accounts are, I am informed, working satisfactorily. The question whether similar arrangements should be adopted in the case of gas will be a matter for the area gas boards and the local authorities concerned. As regards water charges, I understand from my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health that no question of a similar contract arises.