HC Deb 29 January 1974 vol 868 cc83-4W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Minister for Energy if he will now permit hairdressing establishments to open on four normal working days each week from Wednesday to Saturday, in view of the difficulties hairdressers are facing under the present arrangements.

Mr. Emery

I cannot in present circumstances offer any further concessions to hairdressers.

Mr. Roderick

asked the Minister for Energy if he will amend the regulations governing the restricted use of power so that all trades and all shops are treated alike.

Mr. Emery

No.

Mr. Neave

asked the Minister for Energy what exemptions he has made to Statutory Instrument No. 2092 for the use of direct electrical heating in public halls; and whether he will publish the procedure to be followed for the issue of a licence.

Mr. Emery

Apart from those specified in the order, I have made no general exemptions. Any case of special difficulty will be considered on its merits on application to the appropriate regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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