§ Viscount CURZONasked the First Commissioner of Works what steps have been taken to diminish the consumption of gas, electricity, and water in Government offices in view of the coal strike?
§ Sir A. MONDOn the declaration of a strike, arrangements were immediately made to reduce the heating of all Government 1379W buildings to a minimum; to dispense with corridor, heating wherever possible; and to cut off all hot water supplies. A circular was also issued to all Government staffs, both in London and the provinces, suggesting various methods by which the utmost economy in the consumption of fuel and light could be effected.