HC Deb 15 October 1946 vol 427 cc173-4W
138. Sir I. Fraser

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will expedite the supply of a few hundred poles to the Barrow Corporation for much needed electricity development in certain rural districts of the Lonsdale division of Lancaster.

Mr. Shinwell

The Barrow Corporation have applied for 235 wooden poles this year and the Electricity Commissioners have issued licences for 143. No more licences can be issued until more poles are available.

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