§ 8. Mr. William Shepherdasked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of power cuts that were made in the winters of 1949–20 and 1951–22, respectively.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydI am informed 16 and four, respectively, Sir.
§ Mr. ShepherdDoes my right hon. Friend realise that this reduction in the number of power cuts will give considerable satisfaction throughout the country, particularly in the north-west area?
§ Mr. Alfred RobensWill the right hon. Gentleman agree that his answer is a tribute to the excellence of the arrangements made by his predecessor, my right hon. Friend the Member for Derby, South (Mr. Noel-Baker)?