§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Energy what plans he has to permit the metrification of gas bills.
§ Mr. StrangNo date has yet been fixed for the adoption of metric units in the gas industry. When it is settled, we shall be prepared to make the necessary regulations.
§ Mr. Edgeasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will direct the Gas Board to abolish charges for emergency calls to domestic properties.
§ Mr. StrangNo. Whether and in what circumstances charges should be made for services provided on consumers' premises is properly a matter for the British Gas Corporation's judgment.