HC Deb 20 March 1947 vol 435 cc102-3W
87. Mr. S. Marshall

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power why it is not possible for electric supply companies to hire out electric cookers to farm workers who have recently been put on electricity supply mains.

Mr. Shinwell

There is a great shortage of electric cookers, most of which are required for new or converted houses. I regret, therefore, it is not possible for arrangements to be made to hire out electric cookers.