§ Sir P. Hurdasked the Minister of Transport whether in framing the forthcoming legislation to extend and cheapen electricity for farm uses, he is noting the action of a Derbyshire power company, acting on the suggestion of the rural community council of Derbyshire, in giving special experimental facilities on one selected farm; what have been the results of this action; and whether he will encourage similar action by power companies in other areas?
§ Mr. BurginI have noted this promising experiment with interest and hope it will be adopted in other areas. One object of the reorganisation which the Government have in mind will be to facilitate progressive development in rural areas, so far as is practicable.