§ 53. Colonel Crosthwaite-Eyreasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many copies of a poster entitled "Half a fire keeps me warm" were issued by his Ministry and at what cost.
§ Mr. GaitskellFifty thousand copies were issued, at a total cost of £95.
§ Colonel Crosthwaite-EyreHas the Minister looked at this poster of this summer-clad belle, with her sleeves rolled up and wearing no stockings? Whilst it is possible that she may keep warm, how would any other members of the family ever get anywhere near to the fire? Does he realise that this type of poster makes nonsense of the fuel saving campaign?
§ Mr. GaitskellI do not agree. I thought it was a rather attractive poster, and would no doubt serve to discourage a 2111 number of persons from using electricity at peak hours.
§ Brigadier HeadWould the Minister consider having another poster issued entitled "Half a bath is better than no bath"?
§ Mr. GaitskellI think that probably sufficient emphasis has already been laid on that particular form of fuel economy.