No it was a proper electrician, I was surprised but trusted in his knowledge as he was the electrician. With hindsight I should have challenged him. I did mention to him that I would be confused with a earth sleeved cable going to a live connection, but it did not seem to bother him.So it was left like this because he didn't have a back box? And he's used an earth wire for a live? Was this a proper electrician that has done this or a kitchen fitter?