HC Deb 10 December 1919 vol 122 c1349W
Sir A. YEO

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are being taken to guarantee essential supplies to small consumers of coal throughout the winter?

Sir A. GEDDES

Instructions have been issued to the collieries that supplies of coal for domestic or household use should be maintained. In addition coal merchants have been required to establish reserved stocks from which small consumers will be supplied if necessary.