§ 74. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Fuel and Power to what extent the contemplated restrictions on the winter consumption of fuel will be applied to domestic consumers and hospitals, respectively.
§ Mr. GaitskellSupplies of coal, coke, etc., to householders and hospitals will continue to be regulated as at present by general directions made under the Coal Distribution Order, 1943. I am, however, lifting the restrictions on the supply of inferior grades of coal such as untreated smalls and of certain kinds of ovoids from Monday next. There are at present no compulsory restrictions on the consumption of gas and electricity by hospitals and householders, but they should make all possible economies in consumption of electricity at peak periods.