HC Deb 18 December 1945 vol 417 cc1096-7
29. Major Sir Basil Neven-Spence

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many inspectors are employed by his Department in watching deliveries of coal to domestic consumers.

Mr. Shinwell

I have no inspectors employed in watching deliveries of coal to domestic consumers. It is however part of the functions of fuel inspectors or enforcement officers employed by my Ministry and by local authorities under the provisions of the Fuel and Lighting Orders to make inquiry as to actual deliveries to domestic consumers where it is suspected that there has been a breach of the Regulations.