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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Living Costs and Food Survey, 2017-2018

Variable Details

VariableElecPay
LabelElectricity: By which of these methods do you pay for your electricity at this house/flat…
Responses
1 Direct debit 1478
2 Payment on receipt of bill 299
3 Pre-payment (keycard or token) meters 733
4 Included in rent 17
5 Frequent cash payment method (i.e. more 10
6 Fuel direct direct from benefits 0
7 Fixed Annual Bill (however much gas elec 6
8 Other (Please specify) 2
9 Paid direct by someone outisde household 16
88 Not applicable 1
Sysmiss 2845
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationLiving Costs and Food Survey, 2017-2018
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