§ 88. Mr. Colegateasked the Minister of Fuel and Power for what reason it has been found necessary to reduce the allocation of house coal to the rail-borne merchants in Burton-on-Trent for the coming winter as compared with the allocation for the previous winter; and if he is aware that this will involve hardships to consumers in that district by reducing the average monthly delivery to 4 cwts. instead of the maximum 5 cwts.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerI am making inquiries and I will write to the hon. Member as soon as I can.