§ 4. Mr. A. Robertsasked the Minister of Power what general directions he has given to the Gas Council to improve the sale of gas to industrial and domestic consumers.
§ Mr. RobertsIf the House is not satisfied with the selling arrangements for gas, ought it not to be a matter for our responsibility and not that of a local authority or consumers council?
§ Mr. GeorgeMy right hon. Friend and I have visited various gas boards since we have been at the Ministry, and we are satisfied that the gas boards throughout the country are more than eager to promote sales of gas and that no encouragement is needed from my right hon. Friend.
§ Mr. RobertsHas the hon. Gentleman been to my constituency, where the selling arrangements are, to say the least, completely out of date? If not, is he prepared to visit the area and report to me on the salesmanship there?
§ Mr. GeorgeI intend to visit the area board concerned at some time in the future. I have already been in communication with the hon. Gentleman on this issue It is inconceivable that gas boards should build showrooms in every village. Gas boards must be left to judge every instance on its economic situation.