§ 43. Mr. A. Robertsasked the Paymaster-General what was the amount of distributed and undistributed coke in stock during the month of October this year, and its value.
§ Mr. MaudlingAt 25th October, un-distributed stocks of hard and gas coke amounted to 6 million tons and recorded distributed stocks to 1 million tons. The total ex-works value of these stocks is about £50 million.
§ Mr. RobertsIn view of the large stocks on hand, is the Minister prepared to recommend a reduction in the price of fuel to domestic users?
§ Mr. MaudlingThe Government are always glad to see reductions in price, but this is a matter of commercial judgment for the National Coal Board, which feels that reduction in price might not bring a compensating increase in consumption.