HC Deb 10 February 1949 vol 461 c523
34. Mr. Donner

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what steps he now proposes to take to supply Hampshire with Welsh steam coal for agricultural purposes.

Mr. Gaitskell

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to him by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary on 31st January.

Mr. Donner

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that no Welsh steam coal has been available in Hampshire for agricultural purposes since this Government came into office and that this is regarded by farmers as an unnecessary hardship?

Mr. Gaitskell

There has been no Welsh steam coal in Hampshire since 1944 and it is not thought necessary that there should be.