HC Deb 04 February 1952 vol 495 c615
7. Mr. A. Edward Davies

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power to what extent coal distribution has been held up this winter or coal production impeded on account of wagon shortage; and what action has been taken to affect improvement.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

So far, practically not at all.

Sir Waldron Smithers

Is not it a fact that when two nationalised industries take a hand confusion becomes worse confounded?

Mr. Lloyd

No, Sir. In this case there is admirable co-operation between the National Coal Board and the railways.