§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Energy if, in view of the difficulties faced by the elderly and handicapped, he will seek the reduction or elimination of the standing charges of the electricity and gas hoards in cases where a certain amount of either commodity is consumed.
§ Mr. John MooreAs my hon. Friend the Minister of State indicated in his reply on 8 February—[Vol. 17, c. 250–1.]—we are taking another look at the effect of standing charges on low income consumers.