HC Deb 12 March 1946 vol 420 c923
4. Mr. William Shepherd

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware that gas pressure in the London area falls off during periods of cold weather; to what extent this is due to shortages of coal or manpower; and what steps he is taking to remedy this falling off.

Mr. Shinwell

1 would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Brentford and Chiswick (Captain F. Noel-Baker) on 17th December.