§ 38. Mr. Vernon Bartlettasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the Government are satisfied that the supply of electricity to rural areas is consonant with the attainment of agricultural prosperity?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithThe importance to agriculture of the application of electricity is fully recognised, and it is hoped that the Government's proposals for the re-organisation of electrical distribution will stimulate the development of supplies in rural areas. I am keeping in close touch with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport in this matter.
§ Mr. BartlettCan the Minister give the House any idea when this necessary stimulant will be given?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithThat question ought to be addressed to my right hon. Friend.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsIf the right hon. and gallant Gentleman cannot state when the reorganisation is likely to be forthcoming, why does he make that the excuse for his reply?
Mr. MorganIs the Minister discussing with anybody any particular scheme for electrifying the rural areas?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithNo, Sir; I was talking about the general problem.