§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what is the total number of persons employed in electricity showrooms and sales offices in England and Wales;
(2) what is the total number of electricity showrooms and sales offices in England and Wales;
(3) what are the total annual maintenance and running costs of electricity showrooms and sales offices in England and Wales in terms of heating, lighting, rent, rates, wages, repairs, sales and marketing activities;
(4) what is the total number of electricity showrooms and sales offices owned 741W under freehold; and what is the estimated market value of those properties.
§ Mr. Norman LamontThere are 955 electricity showrooms in England and Wales. I am asking the chairman of the Electricity Council to write to my hon. Friend on his other questions, which are matters for the industry.