HC Deb 26 March 1930 vol 237 cc416-7
41. Mr. ALPASS

asked the Minister of Transport whether any municipalities install electricity in working-class houses on the easy payment plan. or by other special means; and, if so, will he give the names of such authorities?

Mr. HERBERT MORRISON

At the end of the financial year 1928–29 upwards of 160 municipal undertakers had incurred expenditure on the provision of wiring in consumer's premises for hire or hire- purchase, and others were in process of doing so. I am unable to say whether in all these cases the assisted wiring schemes apply specifically to working-class houses, but I should assume that they would as a general rule be open to all classes of private consumers.

Mr. ALPASS

Will the hon. Member supply me with the names of some of those specific authorities?

Mr. MORRISON

I will endeavour to do so.

Mr. ALPASS

Thank you.