HC Deb 21 March 1918 vol 104 cc1146-7
34. Mr. WRIGHT

asked the Home Secretary whether it is the intention of the Government to include the House of Commons amongst the places of public resort and entertainment to be affected by the proposed Order in Council imposing early closing during the spring and summer months; and if such inclusion would effect a considerable conservation of the elements of energy, heat, and light?

The PRESIDENT Of the BOARD of TRADE (Sir Albert Stanley)

My right hon. Friend has asked me to answer this question. The Order which the Board of Trade are about to issue will not apply to the House of Commons. I hope, however, that not only the Houses of Parliament, but all public departments will consider themselves under the same obligation to reduce their consumption of gas and electricity as if the Order specifically applied.