§ Captain CARR-GOMMasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the fact that although the new Light and Fuel Order has now been in operation for over a month, the general body of consumers have no knowledge whatsoever of its existence; and whether 1397W he will explain why it was not possible to inform and instruct the public before the Order came into operation, so that the householders might have had the opportunity of economising during the summer months, which is the period of the year when such arrangements can best be made without any serious inconvenience?
§ Mr. WARDLEThe Household Fuel and Lighting Order came into force on 1st July. The Clauses in the Order relating to applications for fuel and lighting and requisitions are only effective forty-two days from that date—namely, 11th August. The necessary forms and notices are already in circulation in many districts, and the task of distribution will be completed before the end of the week.