§ Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he has considered proposals recently made to the L.P.T.B. by the Joint Trades Works Committee of the Board's Chiswick works for effecting an estimated saving of 30tons of solid fuel per week; and what action he has taken, or is taking.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe proposals recently made to the L.P.T.B. by the Joint Trades Works Committee of the Board's Chiswick works for effecting an estimated saving of 30tons of solid fuel per week have not been referred to my Department officially. I understand that my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport is in communication with the hon. and gallant Member about the proposals.