HC Deb 20 November 1940 vol 365 c2007W
Mr. Sorensen

asked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that, whilst furniture is being removed from bombed homes without charge, the removal of coal is being refused and whether, in view of the hardship and loss this involves, he will arrange that coal may also be salvaged without charge to the householder?

Mr. Mabane

Hitherto precedence has rightly been given to the salvage of furniture and perishable goods. Discussions are however taking place with the Mines Department as to the best methods of salving householders' coal.