§ 130. Mr. Medlicottasked the Minister of Works if he is aware that the provision of electricity in a large number of cottages in Norfolk, particularly in the area of the Smallburgh Rural District Council, is being held up owing to the non-availability of works licences from the regional and local authorities; and if he will, in conjunction with the supply Departments, take the steps necessary to put the local authorities in a position to grant the licences referred to.
§ Mr. TomlinsonYes, Sir. The licences cannot at present be given because the supply of approved electrical fittings is insufficient to provide for the requirements of buildings already occupied. As I informed the hon. Member for Bodmin (Mr. D. Marshall) on 18th November in reply to a similar Question, my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply is doing all he can to increase production so that such demands may be met.