§ Mr. Naylorasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what steps he proposes to take for the retail distribution of coal in South London, to enable purchasers of small quantities to obtain their supplies at frequent intervals, in order to avoid the breakdowns which occurred last winter.
§ Mr. ShinwellI have increased substantially the winter coal allocation to London, particularly to those districts which suffered most last year, and have arranged additional labour and transport for its distribution. I have also arranged for more shopkeepers to supply coal in small quantities, either loose or in bags; and for priority deliveries by merchants in cases of urgent necessity reported to local fuel overseers.