§ Mr. Sharpasked the Minister of Supply- what progress has been made in the adoption of efficient standardised domestic fuel appliances, as recommended by the Fuel Advisory Council; to what extent he has placed blanket orders for approved types; and whether he still permits the allocation of steel and other materials for the manufacture of appliances which waste fuel.
§ Mr. WilmotIt is estimated that about 70 per cent. of 1947 production will be of approved types compared with approximately 40 per cent, in the last quarter of 1946. Blanket orders have been placed with four firms and further orders are under negotiation. The introduction of new designs takes time, and meanwhile essential requirements must be met by existing types.