HC Deb 24 November 1970 vol 807 cc95-6W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will introduce legislation to enable area boards and area gas consultative councils to provide compensation to consumers, the performance of whose heating systems has been adversely affected by conversion to natural gas.

Mr. Ridley

No. As in any other case involving claims against them, this is a matter for the Area Boards and no

of the number of registered vessels in each category.

new legislation is required to enable them to pay compensation where a claim is accepted or, if the matter cannot be resolved by negotiation, is the subject of a court award.