HC Deb 22 January 1948 vol 446 cc54-5W
73. Viscountess Davidson

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power by what authority electricity undertakings restrict the consumption of electricity by owners of new houses and new occupiers of old houses to appliances using 500 watts and under.

Mr. Gaitskell

There is no general restriction but I understand that where the lines and transformers are likely to be overloaded consumers have been asked not to connect apparatus which makes a heavy demand on the supply system.