HC Deb 03 February 1958 vol 581 c131W
Mr. McLeavy

asked the Paymaster-General how many prosecutions have taken place in the County of Middlesex arising from offences relating to the distribution of coal and other such fuel during the past three years; and if he will place them under their respective headings, giving the fines imposed.

Sir. I. Horobin

During the past three years 195 summonses have been issued for retail coal price control offences, and 16 for coal distribution offences. Fines amounting to £789 and £62 respectively were imposed on the 16 persons—merchants and employees—prosecuted.