HC Deb 10 December 1990 vol 182 c297W
5. Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what discussion he has had with the new power companies as to the policy they will follow before any cut-offs of power will take place for the non-payment of electricity bills.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

In recognition that some consumers may experience genuine difficulties paying their bills, the licences issued to the public electricity suppliers have strengthened the protections against disconnection offered to such consumers. The Director General of Electricity Supply is responsible for overseeing the implementation of these safeguards.