HC Deb 28 November 1946 vol 430 c356W
122. Mr. McAdam

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power why his local fuel officer declined a request for an extra allowance of fuel to the flood victims of the city of Salford when requested to do so by the municipal authority, but agreed to an extra four cwts. of fuel being granted to every house which had been flooded when approached for an extra allowance by a deputation from the Salford Flood Victims Association.

Mr. Shinwell

I am informed that no such request was made by the municipal authority and none was necessary owing to the immediate action to meet the situation taken by the local fuel overseer with the full cooperation of the municipal authorities, the coal merchants and my regional officers.