HC Deb 02 December 1975 vol 901 c522W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked 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 Smith

Both 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.

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