§ 42. Mr. A. Robertsasked the Paymaster-General if he will set up a committee of inquiry to report on the advisability of bringing about more coordination between the producers of fuel, whether indigenous or imported.
§ Mr. MaudlingNo, Sir.
§ Mr. RobertsDoes the Minister realise that we are not asking for discrimination in favour of one industry but that he should not allow the ruthless competition which is now taking place and which is causing apprehension in some of our fuel industries?
§ Mr. MaudlingThe Question asked whether we would appoint a new committee of inquiry. The answer is that the findings of the Ridley Committee will, in the opinion of the Government, remain the proper basis for a fuel policy.