HC Deb 08 August 1980 vol 990 cc461-2W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what he assesses as being the

or security problems about their installation.

Mr. Norman Lamont

I understand that this is the policy of the Electricity Council and area boards on the installation of pre-payment meters, subject also to the installation being safe.

Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will instruct the electricity industry to ensure that the availability of pre-payment meters is included in all advertising of easy payment systems.

Mr. Norman Lamont

Questions concerning publicity are ultimately a matter for the industry as part of its day-to-day management responsibilities, but I shall discuss this with the industry.