§ Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether, as it is now proved that the initial cost of installing the most efficient and scientific devices in houses for the use of coal for heating and cooking purposes is more than repaid over a period of years by the saving of coal which results, he will set up a small subcommittee to recommend the best means for ensuring that this initial cost shall not prove an insuperable barrier in the way of providing scientific and up-to-date coal-burning apparatus in all new houses.
§ Mr. ShinwellAn official Interdepartmental Committee on Domestic Heating already exists. This committee is arranging for all practicable steps to be taken to increase supplies of fuel-burning appliances of improved types as rapidly as possible and to ensure that they shall be installed in all new houses. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Health informs me that improved appliances will not be cut out of the plans submitted to him on account of additional cost.