§ Sir R. Glynasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware that the Express Lift Company and similar undertakings responsible for the lifts in large blocks of flats refuse to allow power during periods of the day and night outside limited hours, thus causing hardship to elderly and sick people whose only means of access is by lift; whether it is intended to continue these restrictions; and if the same rules apply to Government offices.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe use of electricity in residential premises between certain hours is prohibited by order. The steps to be taken outside the prohibited hours to economise must rest with the persons responsible for the use of the electricity. As the hon. Member is aware I was able to announce on Saturday last that in offices and other non-residential premises electricity may be used for essential purposes provided consumption is reduced to 221W a minimum and in no case exceeds two-thirds of the normal. Government offices are subject to the same rules as other offices.