HC Deb 26 November 1973 vol 865 c4W
33. Miss Joan Hall

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will use his powers to alleviate the situation facing rearers of brooding chickens who are dependent on propane gas for heating.

Mr. Emery

The operation of agricultural machinery and equipment used in the production of food is a priority use for the allocation of oil, including liquefied petroleum gas. Priority users who are unable to get their allocation or who have a good reason for a supplementary allocation may invite their supplier to co-operate in making an application to their local regional director of the Department for a supplementary allocation.