HC Deb 15 July 1952 vol 503 cc149-50W
79. Mr. Spence

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether the advice given by his Department that coal should be stocked by household consumers during the summer months applies to current ration entitlement only or whether quantities in excess may be applied for.

Mr. Joynson-Hicks

The advice applies to the summer allowance only, except that where householders have special needs above normal, licences may be issued by local fuel overseers for additional quantities of which part may be taken in the summer. Local fuel overseers will also issue licences to occupiers of isolated premises which are inaccessible in the winter to enable them to purchase in the summer the whole of their year's supply.