§ 103. Mr. JODRELLasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the serious shortage of coal for household purposes in West Norfolk generally, and especially in the villages of Snettisham, Creake, and Rudham; and if steps will be taken to alleviate the distress of the inhabitants without delay?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANI am aware of the shortage of supplies of household coal in the districts mentioned, which is due to railway transport difficulties. Emergency issues of coal have been arranged to relieve the immediate shortage, and the railway transport difficulty is in hand with the Ministry of Transport.