HC Deb 24 November 1926 vol 200 c403
59. Sir ALEXANDER SPROT

asked the Minister of Transport whether any decision has been arrived at with regard to the introduction of electric lighting into the village of Salsburg?

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZON

This is a matter for the Clyde Valley Electrical Power Company, but I will call the company's attention to my hon. Friend's question, and ask them whether they are yet in a position to supply any definite information on the point he raises.

Mr. HARDIE

Are we to understand that the whole of the electric supply in places such as this depends entirely on the Government, and the Government have no power to give the people what they want?

Lieut.-Colonel MOORE-BRABAZON

It depends a good deal on the companies' arrangements and how long they are given to perform a certain contract when they get the order in the district.

Mr. HARDIE

Is it not a fact that districts such as this have been held up simply because the cable is run more to larger places for consumption than for the needs of small places?