HC Deb 19 March 1946 vol 420 cc341-2W
152. Dr. Jeger

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will state, for the latest available period, the amount of coal distributed in the Metropolitan borough of St. Pancras; and the amount distributed in the corresponding period12 months earlier.

Mr. Shinwel

l: During the 18 weeks from 3rd November, 1945, to 2nd March, 1946, 61,967 tons were distributed from depots within the borough as compared with 63,610 tons in the corresponding period 12 months ago

153. Dr. Jeger

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware that there is considerable dissatisfaction, particularly among small consumers, with the distribution of coal in the south-east portion of St. Pancras; and whether he will have the matter investigated with a view to effecting an improvement.

Mr. Shinwel

Some difficulty has been experienced in this area in the case of two merchants. Arrangements were recently made to overcome this and I am informed that an improvement in deliveries has already resulted. If any consumer is suffering hardship he should seek the assistance of the local fuel overseer.

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