HC Deb 20 December 1955 vol 547 cc1829-30
24. Mr. Woodburn

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what preparations he has made for staggering industry in Scotland during the winter to economise in the use of electricity, and if he is satisfied that ample resources now exist to meet the full demand in severe weather.

Mr. J. Stuart

As my right hon. and learned Friend the Minister of Labour explained on 28th July in reply to the hon. Member for Clitheroe (Mr. Fort), the regional boards for industry have discretion to make any necessary load spreading arrangements this winter. I understand that the Scottish Electricity Boards have not asked the Scottish Board for Industry to make such arrangements, but that they are watching the position carefully.