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I once attended an induction evening for prospective new trainees. One of the tests was to wire a 13A plug. Out of five or six people, only two knew how to wire it anything like properly, and they were technical hopefuls, not your general population. The moulded plug is, as was intended, a great safety feature for the great majority. We have the luxury of choice, however.
Incidentally, I am qualified to wire a 13A plug. I did have a pass certificate once. We all had to wire one and have it inspected by the company electrician!