HC Deb 24 March 1947 vol 435 cc157-8W
125. Mr. Thornton-Kemsley

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware of the hardship caused to old people, asthmatical housewives with shopping bags and to tradesmen delivering heavy laundry baskets, crates of vegetables and other heavy packages to the upper floors of high blocks of flats, by the prohibition of the use of electric lifts during the restricted hours; and if he will authorise such persons to use passenger lifts at all times during the day at least to the upper floors of high residential buildings.

Mr. Shinwell

The, matter is under consideration and a further statement will be made at an early date.