HC Deb 26 February 1981 vol 999 cc425-6W
Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when the review of the existing code of practice for the disconnection of domestic gas and electricity consumers was commissioned by the industries and their consumer councils; what steps he has taken to expedite the report; and when be now expects it to be published.

Mr. Norman Lamont

The review was commissioned in February 1979. I am taking a close interest in its progress. I understand it will be completed later this year and that the report on the research undertaken by the PSI will subsequently be considered for publication.

Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will list in the Official Report the number of disconnections of gas supplies for each of the regional boards for each of the last three years where the householder has been (a) a recipient of supplementary benefit, (b) a recipient of supplementary benefit with one or more children aged five years and under, or (c) a retirement pensioner.

Mr. Norman Lamont

I understand that this information is not available and can only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will list in the Official Report the number of disconnections of electricity for each of the regional boards for each of the previous three years where the householder has been (a) a recipient of supplementary benefit, (b) a recipient of supplementary benefit with one or more children aged five years and under or (c) a retirement pensioner.

Mr. Norman Lamont

I understand this information is not available and can only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

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