§ 18. Mr. Teelingasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware that Wickhall flats, Hove, with over 400 residents, were allocated 621 tons of coal for 1946–7, and were still unable to have central heating after 31st January or any hot water for baths or kitchens for three weeks in February; that they have now been allocated 346 tons only for 1947–48; and whether, in view of the extra coal-gas and electric fires that will have to be used in individual fiats, he will have this allocation raised.
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§ Mr. ShinwellI assume that the hon. Member is referring to coke, as the allocation to this block of flats is coke and not coal. I regret that a mistake was made in calculating the 1947–48 coke allocation for the Wickhall flats, Hove. The coke supply position generally, however, is under review, and the flats will be notified as soon as possible about the amended allocation.