HC Deb 20 February 1940 vol 357 cc1191-2W
Mr. McGovern

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that Shettleston Co-operative Society, Limited, require 600 tons of coal weekly in order to supply their registered customers, and this past week received no tons, and other traders are in a similar position; and what does he intend to do in order to prevent suffering and loss of employment?

Mr. Lloyd

I am aware of the coal requirements of the Shettleston Co-operative Society. I am advised that last week the society received 250 tons and that arrangements have been made for future daily deliveries to the equivalent of 600 tons weekly.