§ 78. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if arrangements will be made in factories where machines are operated by electricity for some warning to be given of cuts in the supply so that danger to life and limb may be prevented.
§ Mr. GaitskellI regret that owing to technical difficulties it is impossible to do this in every case. Electricity supply undertakings keep in touch with the larger industrial establishments so that they can take any necessary precautions. Where a rota system is in operation smaller industrial firms should know the day on which they may be cut off and can plan accordingly. If the hon. Member will let me know of any cases where load shedding is taking place in such a way as to cause danger, I will do what I can to remedy matters.