HC Deb 25 January 1972 vol 829 c380W
45. Mr. John Wells

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he intends taking to protect glasshouse crops that are dependent on coal-fired boilers during the coal miners' strike.

Mr. Prior

My hon. Friend the Minister for Industry has enlisted the help of coal merchants and the National Coal Board in an effort to minimise the risk of hardship being caused to those especially dependent on coal.

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