HC Deb 23 March 1944 vol 398 cc1060-1W
Mr. Gledhill

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware that the present restrictions on coke are wasteful of petrol and labour, as most gas companies use ton lorries for delivery and are short of bags; and if he will alter the restrictions.

Mr. T. Smith

Some sacrifice in economy of petrol and labour is inevitable in the operation of the present restrictions on deliveries of coke, but on balance I am satisfied that these restrictions are essential for the reasons explained in the answer which I gave to a Question by my hon. Friend, the Member for East Birkenhead (Mr. G. White) on 16th March.