§ 81. Mr. Gallacherasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the only lighting available in Steelend, Fife, is obtained from current supplied by the neighbouring colliery of Messrs. Wilson and Clyde, for which tenants pay 2s. weekly irrespective of amount used; that the current is subject to frequent and total failure, is always unobtainable until 5 p.m., is cut off at dawn, and that current is unavailable for other domestic purposes than lighting; and whether he will consult with the local authority concerned with a view to carrying power to the village that will be of greater utility to the inhabitants?
§ Mr. BurginI am informed that arrangements are in hand whereby a supply will shortly be made available by a statutory undertaker.
§ Mr. GallacherWill the Minister see that arrangements for an adequate lighting system are expedited; and is he aware that, on a recent Saturday night, the collector of the rent and light money, had to give up his job because the light failed?