HC Deb 22 November 1951 vol 494 cc88-9W
Mr. C. I. Orr-Ewing

asked the Minister of Defence if he will arrange that all Service establishments equipped with stand-by power supplies are instructed to use these in order to off-load the mains and lessen the industrial electricity cuts.

The Prime Minister

Stand-by power supplies will be used to the maximum possible extent consistent with operational requirements.