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Electricity Supplies

Volume 435: debated on Thursday 3 April 1947

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Poles

30.

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will do all in his power to provide the poles and other equipment so that the Buckrose Light and Power Company, Limited, can supply electrical energy to Sancton Vicarage, near York.

The supply of suitable poles is insufficient to meet all priority needs. My right hon. Friend would. therefore, not feel justified in asking the Electricity Commissioners to issue a licence for the acquisition of the poles required for this connection.

Would the hon. Gentleman do his best, and may I inform him that, in view of his very unsatisfactory answer to Question No. 28, I propose to raise the matter on the Adjournment?

Lifts

69.

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the present position with regard to the use of lifts in blocks of flats, etc., especially where old or infirm people may live, or families with young children.

The use of electricity in residential premises is at present prohibited for all purposes during certain hours, except where a certificate is given by a registered medical practitioner that it is necessary in the interests of health. As my right hon. Friend announced in the House yesterday, the Government have under urgent consideration a comprehensive plan, as an alternative to a compulsory rationing scheme, to secure reductions in domestic gas and electricity consumption during the summer, and will announce it as soon as possible after the Easter Recess. In the meantime, the existing Order remains in force.

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that it is extremely difficult for people to do shopping and house work and be able to use the lifts in the period allowed, and will he give further consideration to this matter?

We are aware of this, and that a number of other factors in the present situation are not satisfactory, and we will take them into account.