122. Miss Wardasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is aware of the inability of coal merchants to meet the legitimate demands made upon them for coal deliveries in Tynemouth; and if he will take immediate steps to remedy this situation.
§ Mr. RobensI understand that the unseasonable weather in May has greatly increased orders for household coal and his may have resulted in some temporary delays in delivery to consumers. Supplies to merchants in the district have, however, been well maintained in recent weeks and no complaints have been received through the recognised official channels either from consumers or merchants.