§ 63. Mr. Craven-Ellisasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether, when calculating the target for coal, gas, electricity and paraffin oil, special consideration will be given to occupiers of homes which have been damaged by enemy action, where window openings have been made up temporarily with materials that are not draught-proof and in many cases obscure daylight?
§ 43. Mr. R. Morganasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether, in relation to the voluntary coal rationing scheme, and especially the seven rooms limit, a householder who uses part of his premises for business premises will be able to claim extra lighting and warmth for his staff?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe fuel targets which I have published are intended as a guide for voluntary economies in fuel consumption, and are not statutory restrictions. The question of special claims or allowances under such voluntary arrangements does not, therefore, arise. If, however, a rationing scheme, as outlined in the White Paper on coal, were introduced, provision would be made for special circumstances which arise where premises are damaged by enemy action, or where domestic premises are partly used for business purposes.
§ Mr. Craven-EllisIf domestic premises are used only for domestic purposes, will they get no consideration?
§ Mr. Craven-EllisYes, Sir, but to domestic premises damaged by enemy action. Will they get no consideration?