HC Deb 03 February 1949 vol 460 c1818
17. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchison

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will establish a Domestic Coal Consumers' Council for Scotland.

The Minister of Fuel and Power (Mr. Gaitskell)

In their Annual Report for the year ended 30th June, 1948, the Domestic Coal Consumers' Council advised against the establishment of Regional Coal Consumers' Councils, but they also stated that they would watch for any indication of need in this direction and I will bring the suggestion of the hon. and gallant Member to the notice of the Council.