§ 85. Mr. R. Edwardsasked the Minister of Power whether he is aware that in many districts there is short supply of household coal; and if he will give a general direction to the National Coal Board to ensure adequate supplies of coal during the winter months.
§ Mr. GeorgeBecause of exceptionally high sales during the summer, merchants began the coal winter with lower stocks than usual. The National Coal Board is already taking special steps to meet requirements.