HC Deb 17 March 1920 vol 126 c2223W
Mr. HAYDAY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been drawn to the inadequate supply of coal received in the district of Willesden for domestic use; whether he is aware that a number of coal depots have been closed down for days owing to the whole of their stocks having been exhausted; that this district has a population of over 170,000, and that a large number of families are suffering hardship even with the favourable climatic conditions; and whether he will have inquiries made with a view to the necessary supplies being forwarded to this area?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I am aware that difficulties have been experienced in providing adequate supplies of coal to Willesden, but arrangements have now been made to supplement the ordinary supplies.