§ 94. Colonel Ropnerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware of the present inadequate gas supply to the houses recently erected, and to be erected, by the Garforth Urban District Council; what steps will be taken to expedite the erection of a new plant at Upton or a new decarbonisation plant at Tingley; and whether the necessary sanctions and permits will be given to enable this problem to be solved at the earliest possible moment.
§ Mr. ShinwellI am aware that there are difficulties at Garforth about supplies of gas from the West Yorkshire Gas Grid. Two alternative projects have been under consideration for improving gas supplies in this area generally, namely, a new gas works at Tingley and a new coke oven plant in the Upton area. As it now appears that the former scheme would be the quicker to complete, sanction for it has been given. All necessary permits will be provided, but, with the best possible priority, this major project cannot be completed in less than three years. In view of this, it is hoped to arrange for the installation of some temporary plant, which should ease the position of the gas grid during the interim period.