§ Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Fuel and Power the average length of time which elapses between the application to the Electricity Commissioners for a licence to purchase poles and the time when the licence is refused or granted.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe average length of time for granting an application to purchase poles varies considerably from time to time according to the supplies of poles available, the number of applications outstanding and the priority accorded to the supply of electricity for which the poles are required.