asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if, in view of the fact that millions of householders in the United Kingdom have had their houses rewired with a 13 amp ring circuit, he will oppose the introduction of the suggested international 16 amp plug and socket.

If an international voluntary standard for a new 16 amp plug and socket system were eventually published, this would not oblige the United Kingdom to change over to the new system. Any substantial proposals for its introduction would not be considered by Government if, as a result, changes to existing serviceable installations would be necessary.