HC Deb 10 February 1955 vol 536 cc236-7W
57. Brigadier Peto

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that in North Devon only 432 farms out of a total of 2,330 now have electricity; and whether he will consult the South-Western Electricity Board with a view to accelerating this rate of progress in this area.

Mr. Amory

I am informed by the Board that the figures quoted by my hon. and gallant Friend relate to the Barnstaple district. I am satisfied that the Board is sympathetic to the demands of the rural areas and, within the limits of their resources, is doing its best to meet them.