HC Deb 30 January 1951 vol 483 c709
33. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchison

asked the Minister of Works if, in the interests of fuel economy, he will give instructions 'that all corridors and passages in Government offices should only be lit by 30-watt or other low-power lamps.

Mr. Stokes

The standard of illumination in the corridors of Government buildings is being reduced to the lowest level compatible with safety. The hon. and gallant Member's suggestion will be followed wherever appropriate, but the change-over may take some time to effect.

Mr. Shepherd

Will the Minister look particularly at the new offices of the Ministry of Town and Country Planning, which have caused a great deal of adverse comment from people in the locality?

Mr. Stokes

That office has only just been opened, and they have not quite settled in.

Captain Duncan

What are the dangers lurking in passages in Government offices?