HC Deb 28 November 1960 vol 631 c3W
9. Mr. Ledger

asked the Minister of Power if he is aware of a widespread shortage of coal at the present time; and if he will issue a general direction to the National Coal Board to take urgent action to remedy this situation.

Mr. George

There is no general shortage of coal. If the hon. Member has house coal in mind, I would refer him to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Bilston (Mr. R. Edwards) on 17th November.