§ Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Energy under what statutory authority he prohibits the use of electricity for such purposes as illuminated advertisements and the lighting of shop windows during periods when supplies to industrial and domestic consumers are cut off as a result of industrial action; and how such powers can be exercised.
§ Mr. EadieThe Energy Act 1976 contains powers for such purposes. These can be exercised when there is in force an Order in Council under Section 3 of the Act.