Abstract: An electrical socket means has electrical contact means within a housing, the electrical contact means being formed of an integral or one-piece electrically conductive member having a socket portion for releasable engagement with plug means of an electrical device and securing means for locating and securing an electrical wire for supplying electrical power to the device. The securing means comprises a spring arm bearing resiliently against another part of the member for locating and securing the wire therebetween. An electrical socket assembly has a main body having one or more apertures for location of such an electrical socket means therein.