HC Deb 17 June 1948 vol 452 cc646-7
29. Mr. Edward Davies

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware of the difficulty which coal merchants in North Staffordshire are experiencing in meeting the requirements of sub-tenants in respect of domestic coal; and if he will make extra allowances to merchants for this purpose.

Mr. Gaitskell

I am not aware of any particular difficulty in North Staffordshire other than that implied in a resolution of the North Staffordshire Coal Traders Association which is however in very general terms. If my hon. Friend knows of any specific cases of difficulty, perhaps he would send me particulars so that inquiries may be made. With regard to the second part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for West Wolverhampton (Mr. H. D. Hughes), on 10th June.

Mr. Davies

Is the Minister satisfied that his machinery for adjusting allowances to domestic distributors is satisfactory in the sense that it enables them to provide for alterations in sub-tenancies and for dealing with special licences from time to time?

Mr. Gaitskell

I have no reason to suppose that anything is wrong in this case, but if my hon. Friend will give me particulars, I will look into them.