HC Deb 28 February 1955 vol 537 c217W
67. Sir I. Clark Hutchison

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will now relax the restrictions imposed upon house holders in regard to changing their coal merchants.

Mr. Joynson-Hicks

Yes. Householders will this year be able to change their coal merchants after giving notice to their local fuel overseer at any time during the four-month period 1st April to 31st July. Notices received before 1st May will become effective from 1st May and those received during May, June, and July as soon as possible thereafter.