§ 16. Sir J. Edenasked the Minister of Technology what assurances he has received from the Gas Council that there will be no interruption in supplies of gas to domestic consumers over the Christmas period due to the conversion programme.
§ Mr. Harold LeverI am informed that the boards have arranged their programmes so as to avoid undertaking conversions during the Christmas week.
§ Sir J. EdenI am glad to hear that that is so. But as so many people do not appear to be getting the promised advantages from increased efficiency and reduced prices, may I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether the future programme will be phased out over a much longer period?
§ Mr. LeverI do not accept the hon. Gentleman's assumptions. The Council has done its utmost to achieve this progress with the maximum convenience to consumers, and it will continue to do so.