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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Living Costs and Food Survey, 2015-2016

Variable Details

VariableElecPay
LabelElectricity: By which of these methods do you pay for your electricity at this house/flat…
Responses
1 Direct debit 403
2 Standing order 12
3 Monthly/quarterly bill 93
4 Pre-payment (keycard or token) meter 194
5 Included in rent 9
6 Frequent cash payment method (i.e. more than once a month) 9
7 Fuel direct from benefits 1
8 Fixed annual bill (however much electricity is used 0
9 Other (please specify) 1
10 Paid direct by someone outside household 1
88 Not applicable 0
Sysmiss 597
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLiving Costs and Food Survey, 2015-2016
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