§ Sir D. Whiteasked the Minister of Fuel and Power when electric cookers will be available on hire to cottage tenants in rural areas who already have current in their houses.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe production of electric cookers is still unfortunately at a low level and some priority of supply will have to be accorded to the housing programme. It is hoped that production will increase during the course of this year, but it is not possible at present to make a forecast as to when all demands in rural areas for apparatus on hire or hire purchase terms will be met.