§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether, in view of the problem of many consumers in paying their fuel bills, he will give general directions to nationalised industries within his responsibility in connecton with prepayment meters and schemes.
§ Mr. John SmithBoth British Gas and Electricity Boards already seek to ease the burden on consumers by operating a number of budget payment and saving stamp schemes and by providing prepayment meters when appropriate.