§ Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Secretary of State for Energy to what extent electricity boards have adopted the practice of issuing monthly rather than quarterly bills to non-domestic consumers; and whether, in view of the economic difficulties being experienced by the private sector industry, he will take whatever steps are granted to him to end this practice.
§ Mr. GrayThis is a matter for the industry and I am asking the chairman of the Electricity Council to write to the hon. Member. Boards are always willing to discuss payment arrangements with individual customers.