HC Deb 18 January 1944 vol 396 c48W
Sir Percy Hurd

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what plans are in preparation as an essential part of post-war development for cheap electricity for lighting, domestic and agricultural uses in rural districts generally.

Major Lloyd George

The development of electricity supply in rural areas is an important aspect of the general problem of the improvement of the electricity services for the country as a whole, which is at present receiving the active consideration of His Majesty's Government.