§ 19. Mr. G. Brownasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what steps he is taking to ensure the regular and effective distribution of coal supplies in the Belper area necessary to enable consumers to receive their domestic fuel allocation.
§ Mr. ShinwellConsumers in the Belper area are receiving their fair share of the available supplies, and distribution arrangements are working smoothly. If any consumer is suffering hardship through lack of supplies, he should seek the assistance of the local fuel overseer.
§ 20. Mr. Garry Allighanasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware that tenants on the Temple Farm Estate, near Rochester, numbering more than 3,000 people, are receiving only 3 cwt. of coal for each house per month; and whether, in view of the bleak character of this district, he will ensure that the local distributors are able to supply more
§ Mr. ShinwellI am aware that the average delivery to householders in this area has been 6 cwt. for the January to February period. The average delivery over the period 1st May, 1945, to 23rd February, 1946, however, amounted to 26 cwt per registered premises, which is slightly in excess of the average for the South Eastern Region. Consumers in this area are getting their fair share of the 53W limited supplies available. Any consumer who is suffering hardship should seek the assistance of the local fuel overseer.