Distributed Stocks (Hansard, 8 November 1954)

HC Deb 08 November 1954 vol 532 cc848-9 848

§ 27. Captain Pilkington
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what are the coal reserves for the coming winter.

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§ The Minister of Fuel and Power (Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd)
On 30th October distributed stocks were 17.4 million tons.

§ Captain Pilkington
How does that compare with last year's figure?

§ Mr. Lloyd
It is 800,000 tons lower than last year. We have to remember that there will be a much higher rate of import during the forthcoming winter.

§ Mr. Woodburn
Will it be necessary, with these supplies, to stagger industry in Scotland and elsewhere during the coming winter?

§ Mr. Lloyd
I sincerely hope not.