HC Deb 20 July 1953 vol 518 c9W
83. Brigadier Medlicott

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the present figures of household coal stocks in the Eastern Region, compared with each of the preceding four years.

Mr. Joynson-Hicks

On 4th July merchants' stocks of house coal in the Eastern Region were 37,000 tons compared with 66,000 tons last year, 49,000 tons two years ago, 59,000 tons three years ago, and 80,000 tons four years ago.

84. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power to give figures to show the present position of household coal stocks in Wales compared with each of the preceding three years.

Mr. Joynson-Hicks

On 4th July merchants' stocks of house coal in Wales were 15,000 tons compared with 21,000 tons last year, 18,000 tons two years ago, and 16,000 tons three years ago.