HC Deb 10 October 1945 vol 414 c225
54. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Prime Minister if the Government will provide, on payment, Army and R.A.F. drivers and vehicles, otherwise idle, to enable coal to be distributed by merchants.

The Prime Minister

The Service and civilian departments concerned are preparing plans to ensure the provision of any additional vehicles or man-power required during the coming winter to reinforce coal merchants' resources of distribution.