On the British receptacles, it's purely a switch (used to be single-pole only, but some makes now have double-pole switching). The OCPD is at the main panel, and may be up to 32A depending upon the circuit arrangement.

The BS1363 plugs which fit the outlet pictured above will all carry a fuse. It's part of the original specification for this type of connector:
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I'm not sure if there are any Aussie/NZ plugs with fuses, but then they don't use 30A ring circuits!


[This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 09-11-2003).]