§ Mr. Nieldasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he can now hold out any hope of an increase in the allocation of coal for domestic use for old people in the near future.
§ Mr. ShinwellI regret that I can hold out no hope of any early increase in coal allowances. Subject to the limitations imposed by the present coal shortage, the existing procedure provides for the grant of extra supplies by local fuel overseers in cases in which there is special infirmity.