§ 37. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of Power what reply he gave to Salford City Council regarding the price and quality of smokeless fuel and the setting up of local consumer councils to deal with smokeless fuel problems.
§ Mr. PeytonThe council has been told that the suppliers of smokeless fuels are responsible for their price and quality and that, as machinery for investigating complaints already exists, the creation of new local consumer councils is not necessary.
§ Mr. AllaunBut does not the hon. Gentleman agree that the Domestic Coal Consumers' Council, a national body, is far too remote for most aggrieved housewives? Why cannot we have local councils as in the gas and electricity industries?
§ Mr. PeytonNo, Sir; I do not agree at all.