Sir H. COWANasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the use of flashlight advertisements in London; and whether, having regard to the present shortage of fuel and the severely restricted rationing of coal, gas, and electricity for domestic, industrial, and other necessary purposes, he will consider the desirability of prohibiting the use of electricity for such advertising purposes pending the discontinuance of the rationing of these commodities?
§ Sir A. GEDDESI am aware of the practice to which my hon. Friend directs attention. The restrictions on the use of gas and electricity for domestic purposes have recently been suspended in accordance with the general policy of the Department. I do not, therefore, consider it desirable to prohibit the use of electricity for advertising purposes.