§ 88. Mr. Mannasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty if he is aware that illumination of the River and Firth of Clyde from the torpedo factory at Fort Matilda, near Greenock, makes apparent mockery of the injunction to the civilian population to save fuel; and whether he will satisfy himself that the hundreds of high power lights used nightly at that factory are necessary.
Mr. DugdaleA certain amount of lighting is necessary in the building in question until 9 p.m., when the cleaners finish work. There are no blinds, and as the windows are large and there are glass partitions between rooms, these lights appear exceptionally brilliant when viewed from outside. Strict instructions have been issued for economy in lighting and I am satisfied that there is no waste.