HC Deb 19 March 1946 vol 420 cc340-1W
147. Squadron-Leader Donner

askedthe Minister of Fuel and Power whether, in view of the immediate coal shortage, he will appeal to those mineworkers concerned to reduce their outstanding claims on their coal allowance for the next two months and thus make this coal available to the rest of the community.

Mr. Shinwell

The present shortage of coal imposes on all sections of the community, including mineworkers, the duty of avoiding excessive use of fuel and I have repeatedly emphasised this position

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