HC Deb 26 June 1968 vol 767 cc99-100W
Mr. Lane

asked the Minister of Power how many meter readers are employed by the gas and electricity boards, respectively, in England, Scotland, and in Wales.

Mr. Freeson

The numbers of meter readers, including reader/collectors for prepayment meters, at 31st March, 1968 (19th April for Electricity Boards in England and Wales) was as follows:

Gas Electricity
England … … 3,811 4,799
Wales … … 181
Scotland … … 335 502
4,327 5,301

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