HC Deb 31 January 1984 vol 53 c161W
Mr. Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will amend the standing charge rebate scheme to extend its benefits to a wider range of customers.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

I refer the hon. Member to the reply [gave to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, North-East (Mrs. Short) on 21 November. — [Vol. 49, c. 17.] To ask the industries to extend it would not be a cost-effective way of helping those in need.

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