§ 26. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether in view of the considerable increase in stocks, he will now restore to the previous maximum of 56 lb. the quantity of coke which can be obtained off the ration.
§ Mr. GaitskellNo, Sir. We have to develop the export of coke, and in any case I could not agree that what my hon. Friend proposes is the best way of making available to the home market any additional supplies of coke which we can afford for this purpose.
§ Mr. CollinsIs my right hon. Friend aware that a person who wants a bigger ration of coke can make any number of journeys—usually a small boy does it—and could he not make the sensible concession asked for in the question?
§ Mr. GaitskellMy hon. Friend's proposal would seem to lead to the conclusion that we should abolish the 28 lb. limit altogether.