§ 3. Mr. McLeavyasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many applications have been made by local authorities for warrants issued for the purposes of enforcing the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1941; and how many have been granted.
§ Mr. RentonWarrants have been issued to weights and measures inspectors in Bradford and Glasgow. Three other local authorities have applied for warrants, and these are at present under consideration.
§ Mr. McLeavyWhile thanking the Minister for that reply, may I ask him whether he is satisfied with the success of the experiments in Bradford and Scotland and whether he will give authority to all local authorities making application to apply the provisions of this warrant, which undoubtedly is in the interests of the consumers?
§ Mr. RentonIt really is rather too early yet to pass judgment on the success of these experiments, and for that reason I think it would not be right for me to answer the second part of the hon. Gentleman's question just now.