HC Deb 16 March 1976 vol 907 cc489-90W
Mr. Mike Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will give a general direction to the electricity and gas boards that any notice to a consumer threatening or informing him of disconnection should contain details of the arrangements made between the fuel boards and the Supplementary Benefits Commission regarding fuel debts and advice to contact the local social security office.

Mr. Eadie

The industries already tell consumers on the point of disconnection about the help and advice available to them.

Mr. Mike Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list in the Official Report the statutory bodies, voluntary agencies and outside organisations which he consulted regarding his proposals prior to his announcement on of State's right to take royalty oil, both under the licence and under the guarantee arrangements is unaffected by the participation agreement.

The Government's policy objectives are met by this guarantee and participation agreement.

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