§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many load limiters are currently in use by the Northern Ireland Electricity Service; what limits they impose; what criteria are used to decide on their installation and removal; and whether he will seek to impose controls over their use.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe use of load limiters is experimental and they are installed only with the consent of the consumer. They are intended to limit electricity consumption to help reduce or avoid debt. I have at present no plans to impose controls on their use.
The detailed information requested is a matter for the Northern Ireland Electricity Service and I shall ask the chairman to write as appropriate to the hon. Member on the points he has raised.