HC Deb 31 January 1955 vol 536 c65W
54. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what further action he is taking to encourage the demand for smokeless fuel; and to what extent both the demand and the supply of such stocks have increased.

Mr. Joynson-Hicks

Domestic consumption of solid smokeless fuel has increased by nearly 10 per cent, in the past 12 months. As to the encouragement of demand in future, I cannot at present add to the statement made to the House by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government on 25th January about the Government's attitude to the clean air policy recommended by the Beaver Committee.