§ Mr. WIGNALLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction throughout the country as the result of the quality of gas supplied; whether the Emergency Order issued to gas companies during the recent railway strike has been rescinded; and whether he will take steps to ensure that householders will be supplied with sufficient gas for lighting and cooking purposes?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANYes, Sir. The Emergency Order was revoked on the 28th October last, and the restrictions on the supply of gas and electricity for household and domestic purposes were suspended on the 19th November.