§ 48. Miss Baconasked the Minister of Power if he is aware of the inconvenience caused to electricity consumers in certain areas of Leeds by the low voltage of the current supplied; and if he will take action to improve the supply.
§ Mr. GeorgeMy right hon. Friend is aware of these difficulties, which have been caused partly by an exceptional 95W increase in electricity demand in Leeds during the past year, and partly by the non-standard pattern of the local distribution system at vesting day. The Yorkshire Eelectricity Board has greatly increased its expenditure on reinforcing supplies in Leeds and has a number of major schemes in hand. About half the supplies to consumers have already been converted to standard voltage. The Board will complete this big task as quickly as possible, and aims to relieve the worst difficulties first.