HC Deb 05 December 1946 vol 431 cc131-2W
92. Mr. G. Wallace

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware that his Ruling that householders must share fuel with sub-tenants is causing considerable difficulties and in some cases hardship to sub-tenants; and if he will review present instructions on this matter

Mr. Shinwell

I am aware that sharing of fires and of coal may cause inconvenience but the shortage of supplies makes it impossible to grant a separate registration to every sub-tenant. The instructions were revised a few weeks ago and provide for sub-tenants to be treated as sympathetically as the situation allows.