§ 31. Lieut.-Commander Joynson-Hicksasked the Minister of Fuel and Power in how many cases the provision of new electricity supply schemes are now being held up through lack of materials; and how many people are consequently being deprived of a supply of electricity.
§ Mr. ShinwellThis information is not available, and could only be obtained by asking 570 electricity undertakings to submit detailed returns.
§ Lieut.-Commander Joynson-HicksIn the interests of good planning, will not the Minister ask for this information?
§ Mr. ShinwellI hardly think that I am justified in imposing this burden on the electricity undertakings, but, even if I did obtain the information, I am not sure that it would be of much value.