14. Mr. CH'ORLTONasked the President of the Board of Trade when the gas-grid scheme of supply being carried out by the Sheffield Gas Company will be completed; what proportion is now in use; and if such a scheme is under consideration for South and South-East Lancashire?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANam making inquiries as to the progress to date of the Sheffield Gas Company's grid scheme, and I will send my hon. Friend the information as soon as possible. No proposal for a gas grid in Lancashire has been brought to my notice.