§ 99. Mr. Hareasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware of the shortage of coal stocks in East Anglia which has made it impossible for many customers to stock up during the summer months: and whether he will arrange to make larger supplies available.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerIn the first 11 weeks of the summer period merchants in the Eastern Region have already sold 22,355 tons more coal to domestic consumers this year than last. I trust that this additional coal is being stocked by householders against winter needs.