§ 39. Commander Nobleasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is satisfied that every advantage has been taken of using oil instead of coal during the present coal shortage.
§ Mr. ShinwellEvery possible use is being made of existing oil-burning equipment to save coal consumption, and further efforts are being made to increase the amount of such equipment as quickly as possible.
§ Commander NobleIs not the B.B.C. burning coal when it might be burning oil?
§ Mr. ShinwellI should like to see that question on the Order Paper.
§ Commander NobleCan the right hon. Gentleman say if it is left to the concern itself, if it has the equipment, whether it uses oil or coal?
§ Mr. ShinwellWe have no power to compel fuel consumers to differentiate, but we encourage the use of fuel oil, provided we can secure the necessary plant and equipment.