§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many consumers of area gas boards or regional electricity boards were disconnected for debt during the quarters ended 31 March, 30 June and 30 September.
§ Mr. MellorI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 14 May—[Vol 23, c.340]—concerning the quarter ended 31 March. Following the revisions to the code of practice and the monitoring arrangements agreed between the industries and the consumers councils I have asked the chairmen of the British Gas Corporation and the Electricity Council to provide the later information direct to the hon. Member.