§ 69. Commander Locker-Lampsonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what proportion of coal is still wastefully consumed whole; and in what countries this is illegal?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI assume that my hon. Friend refers to the use of coal in open fires by domestic consumers. Approximately a quarter of the total national output is burnt in this way. I regret I am not able to provide the information for which he asks in the second part of the Question.
§ Commander Locker-LampsonDoes-not this House consume coal wastefully, and will my right hon. and gallant Friend stop it doing so?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI do not think that that really is correct. If my hon. and gallant Friend will go round this House, he will find far fewer fires than there were before.
§ Mr. MesserThere is plenty of hot air.