HC Deb 28 November 1946 vol 430 cc359-60W
130. Mr. Medlicott

asked 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. Tomlinson

Yes, 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.