§ 63. Mr. JAMES BROWNasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that, while full preparations have been made for many months past for the installation of electric light in the burgh of Cumnock, Ayrshire, the installation has not yet taken place; and whether he will take steps to get the electric light installed at once?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe question of the supply of electricity in Cumnock is one for the Ayrshire Electricity Board, and I have no detailed knowledge of the circumstances to which the hon. Member refers. I may, however, add that an application from the Board for consent to the erection of overhead lines in various parts of their area is now under consideration, and, as regards the burgh of Cumnock, I hope that it may be possible for my decision to be given before long.
§ Mr. BROWNIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this is not the only place in Ayrshire which has been held up, and is he further aware that we have no powers over these boards, and can he not expedite matters so that the necessary installation can be made?
§ Colonel ASHLEYIf the hon. Member will give me instances I will go into them myself.