26. Viscount Hmohingbrookeasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is satisfied that the maximum reduction in heating and lighting is being obtained from factories now no longer fully staffed due to the concentration of industries scheme?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe use of fuel by firms whose activities had been reduced in consequence of industrial concentration was made the subject of careful inquiry earlier this year; and my predecessor was satisfied that there was then no excessive consumption of fuel. In view, however, of the urgent need for securing all possible economies, I am proposing, in consultation with my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade, to institute further detailed inquiries into those industries which show best promise of economy.
§ Mr. ThorneIs the Minister aware that while no fire is allowed to be lighted in the Library, there was a big fire allowed in the Lords?