HC Deb 19 May 1952 vol 501 cc15-6W
Mr. Nabarro

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the tonnage of peat cut and consumed in the United Kingdom during 12 months ended on the latest convenient date; the calorific value and price to the consumer, both taken at a fair average for such peat; the anticipated output of peat during 1952; what plans he has extending the output and usages of peat; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

No statistics of the quantity, calorific value or price of peat produced in Great Britain are available. As regards the last part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on 5th February by the Secretary of State for Scotland to a Question by my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Berwick and East Lothian (Major Anstruther-Gray).

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