HC Deb 05 December 1977 vol 940 cc510-1W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he remains satisfied with the United Kingdom 13-amp, three-pin electrical plug and socket system.

Mr. John Fraser

I have no reason to be dissatisfied with the existing United Kingdom 13-amp three-pin electrical plug and socket system. Of course, this does not necessarily mean that the system is not capable of being improved.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what representations he has received from the electricity boards and from consumers' organisations concerning the possible introduction of the proposed unified system of 16-amp electrical plug and socket outlets.

Mr. John Fraser

I have received the views of many consumers' organisations on the possible introduction of the proposed unified system of 16 amp electrical plug and socket outlets. Most of these expressed strong reservations. I have had no direct representations from electricity boards.

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