§ Mr. Boscawenasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will ensure that village halls when used for charitable functions or welfare work will be allowed electricity for heating.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanThe Electricity (Heating) (Control) Order 1973 (S.I. 2092) which came into operation on 13th December exempts public halls to the extent necessary for the maintenance of the health of any person who is ill, disabled, infirm, pregnant, under the age of 5 or over the age of 60. I regret that in the present situation there is no scope for further relaxation.