Oral Answers to Questions — Electricity Supplies – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 July 1947.
Mr Stanley Prescott
, Darwen
12:00,
10 July 1947
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware of widespread concern, particularly in the north of England, at the great risk of load-shedding of electrical power next winter; and if he will make a statement, particularly as to savings recently effected.
Mr Hugh Gaitskell
, Leeds South
Yes, Sir. A statement will be made as soon as possible indicating the progress which has been made in dealing with this problem and any further steps which the Government consider necessary.
Mr Stanley Prescott
, Darwen
When will "as soon as possible" be possible?
Mr Hugh Gaitskell
, Leeds South
I hope within the next two weeks.
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