HC Deb 24 November 1983 vol 49 c224W
Mr. Christopher Murphy

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has had discussions with the chairmen of the gas and electricity industries regarding the introduction of discounts for consumers who pay bills promptly.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

This is a matter for the commercial judgment of the industries and I am asking the chairmen of the Electricity Council and British Gas Corporation to write to my hon. Friend.