HC Deb 23 January 1947 vol 432 c71W
37. Mr. Gibson

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether, in view of the difficulties which Article 5 of the Control of Fuel Order (No. 3), 1942, creates for small shopkeepers in that it prevents them having even a small light in their shop windows to display their goods for sale, he will consider modifying (he Order or annulling it.

Mr. Shinwell

I fully appreciate the difficulties of tradespeople but regret that I am unable, in present circumstances, to consider any relaxation of the restrictions imposed by the Control of Fuel (No. 3) Order, 1942.