§ Major T. Coxasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many farms are now without a supply of electricity at cheap rates; and when it is expected that a supply will be provided to these farms in the County of Chester, Stalybridge and Hyde division.
Major Lloyd GeorgI regret that the information asked for in the first part of the Question is not available. As regards the second part of the Question, it has been necessary during the war to restrict electricity development because of shortage of man-power and materials and no decision has yet been taken as to when and how far these restrictions can be relaxed.