HC Deb 17 February 1953 vol 511 cc122-3W
Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will now abolish the weekly fuel returns required from foundry firms and substitute quarterly returns.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

Foundry coke is a highly specialised product and supplies are strictly limited. It would not be possible to ensure an equitable system of distribution without up-to-date information regarding consumers' usage and stocks.