HC Deb 12 February 1946 vol 419 c64W
Dr. Little

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will arrange for a better class of coal to be shipped to Northern Ireland and increase the supply, which is insufficient to meet even -the minimum needs of the people.

Mr. Shinwell

As the result of representations recently made to me by the Government of Northern Ireland, I have had the position fully examined but I regret that owing to the output position in this country it is not yet possible to increase the total supply to. Northern Ireland or to provide a higher proportion of the better qualities of coal. I can, however, assure the hon. Member that Northern Ireland is getting her fair share of the available supply both in quantity and quality.