HC Deb 24 November 1975 vol 901 c40W
Mr. Anthony Grant

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will give general directions to the CEGB and the British Gas Corporation to recover the cost of electricity and gas, respectively, consumed in premises occupied by squatters or to cut off the supply.

Mr. Benn

No; the procedures of the electricity boards and gas regions for obtaining payment do not differentiate between squatters and the general body of consumers.