HC Deb 05 December 1955 vol 547 c19W
Captain Pilkington

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power why the July rise in the price of domestic coke was double that of the previous rise in the price of domestic coal.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

More than two tons of coal are carbonised for each ton of gas coke sold and some gas boards considered it necessary on this occasion to recover most of the additional cost of their coal supplies in the price of coke.