§ 34. Mr. LEEasked the Minister of Transport whether he has had any complaints as to the failure of public electric supplies during the past six months and to the danger of interrupted service in hospitals and similar institutions; and whether alternative supplies are being established or recommended for establishment by his Department?
§ Colonel ASHLEYThe Electricity Commissioners have received a certain number of complaints as to the failure of public electric supplies, but no specific representation as to the danger of interrupted service in hospitals and similar institutions. One of the objects of the schemes of interconnection to be carried out under the Act of 1926 is to ensure increased reliability of supply by providing alternative sources of supply for authorised undertakers whose systems will be linked up in due course with the main transmission system of the Central Electricity Board.
§ Mr. GEOFFREY PETOHas the Minister considered what steps it is necessary to take to prevent Socialists from cutting off the supply in time of disputes?