Rural Areas

Oral Answers to Questions — Electricity Supplies – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 23 Ionawr 1947.

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Photo of Mr Evelyn King Mr Evelyn King , Penryn and Falmouth 12:00, 23 Ionawr 1947

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether it is the policy of the Electricity Commission to favour urban dwellings as compared with rural cottages in the provision of electric lighting; and why essential poles are being refused in rural areas.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

No, Sir; the Electricity Commission do not discriminate in favour of urban dwellings. The issue of licences to acquire poles is restricted because there is a great shortage of poles.