HC Deb 05 December 1955 vol 547 cc18-9W
85. Mr. Slater

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the terms of agreement with the United States of America for the purchase of coal for 1956; and what guarantee he has secured that such supplies will be available even in the event of other countries having to place orders for increased quantities from the United States of America.

Mr. Joynson-Hicks

Purchases of American coal are made by the National Coal Board through commercial channels and there is no Governmental agreement on the amount to be provided.

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