§ Mr. Nabarroasked the Minister of Fuel and Power to what extent the diminished rate of increase in electricity consumption during the first half of 1952, compared 186W with increases in earlier years, is due, respectively, to mild weather, less industrial demand, lighting, scrapping of electric trams and to what other causes; and whether lesser use of electric space and water heaters and cookers has contributed appreciably to such diminution.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydI regret that it is not possible to measure the separate effects of the factors mentioned.