HC Deb 19 March 1946 vol 420 c345W
151. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether, in view of the fact that Sweden is burning timber required for houses in Britain, South America, maize, and Egypt cotton-cake required for feeding livestock and poultry, he makes these facts widely known amongst the mineworkers as a further incentive to produce coal in sufficient quantities in exchange for these essential products.

Mr. Shinwell

I will bear the hon. Member's suggestion in mind.

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