§ Mr. E. Walkdenasked the Minister of Fuel and Power why he fixed the day for lifting the ban on central heating in the North of England seven days before that in the South; and if, in view of the exceptional conditions prevailing for many London shops, office and warehouse workers due to the effect of bomb damage to the premises where they work, he will again consider the lifting of the ban in favour of all Londoners on the same day as the North of England.
Major Lloyd GeorgeI have decided, on advice, that, in view of the present abnormal conditions in the South, the heating restrictions over the whole country shall be relaxed as from Sunday, 8th October. At the same time I would stress once again the grave difficulties of the fuel situation, and urge that no one should use heating unnecessarily or wastefully, especially if the weather improves.