HC Deb 09 March 1944 vol 397 c2196
68. Captain Prescott

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power, whether his attention has been directed to correspondence, that was placed in the possession of his Department on 26th January last, concerning the proposal to close the local fuel office of the Blackburn rural district; whether it is yet possible for a reply to be given to such correspondence; and whether, in view of the facts therein disclosed, he will direct that this office shall be allowed to remain open.

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Fuel and Power (Mr. Tom Smith)

The answer to the first part of the Question is "Yes, Sir." The position is still being considered by my Department and my right hon. and gallant Friend is not yet in a position to give a decision.

Captain Prescott

Would the hon. Gentleman do everything possible to expedite this decision as the matter has been going on for a considerable time?

Mr. Smith

If the hon. and gallant Member will see me after Questions I will go into the matter with him.