HC Deb 08 August 1980 vol 990 c460W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the estimated cost of installing a repeater meter for a domestic electricity consumer assuming (a) one tariff and (b) two traiffs.

Mr. Norman Lamont

This is a matter for the industry and I am asking the chairman of the Electricity Council to write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will direct the electricity industry to conduct trials to test the acceptability of repeater meters.

Mr. Norman Lamont

No; this is a matter for the industry, but I am asking the chairman of the Electricity Council to write to the hon. Member.