HC Deb 18 February 1947 vol 433 cc167-8W
119. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether the expression "premises used or appropriated wholly or mainly for residential purposes,'' is intended to include hotels for the purposes of the Electricity (Reduction of Consumption) Order, 1947.

Mr. Shinwell

Yes, Sir.

120. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power why the Electricity (Reduction of Consumption) Order, dated 12th February, 1947, restricts use of electricity produced by private generating plants, which do not consume coal or products of coal; and whether he will issue a general permit to exempt such use from any restriction.

Mr. Shinwell

I would refer the hon. and learned Member to the provisions of the general permit under the Order in question which 1 gave on 14th February—Statutory Rule and Order No. 267 of 1947