§ Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Agriculture if he will state to the latest convenient date how many farms are without electricity in England and Wales, respectively; and what were the comparable figures a year ago.
— England Wales Farms estimated by the Electricity Boards to be capable of connection to a main supply 214,683 54,536 Farms capable of connection but without electricity on 31st December, 1953 94,122 40,869 Farms capable of connection but without electricity on 31st December, 1952 103,293 42,870