§ 18. Mrs McElhoneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if the scheme by which retirement pensioners are charged no more for standing charges than half the total of the bill will be fully implemented in Scotland as it is in England and Wales.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe North of Scotland hydro-electric board has operated the scheme from 1 February, the South of Scotland electricity board does not have a standing charge as such but intends to introduce a scheme which will give similar benefits. These schemes will be applicable to all domestic consumers.