HC Deb 31 January 1967 vol 740 c56W
78. Mr. Cant

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether, in view of the prospect of more adequate supplies of fuel consequent upon the North Sea gas discoveries, he will amend the Clean Air Act, 1966, grant arrangements so as to remove discrimination against electricity by making direct-acting electric space heaters eligible for grant.

Mr. Mellish

Direct-acting electric space heaters were excluded from grant because of the strain which they would impose on electricity supplies at peak periods.

My right hon. Friend, after consultation with his right hon. Friend the Minister of Power, considers that the North Sea gas discoveries do not afford a reason for altering this.