§ 65. Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Power if he is aware of the shortage of smokeless fuel in Dagenham; and whether he will take steps to improve the position.
§ Mr. PeytonThe North Thames Gas Board has told me that it holds good stocks of Gloco near to Dagenham. Producers and distributors in many parts of the country have been hard put to meet the much increased demand of recent weeks for solid fuels of all kinds aid they are doing their best to distribute supplies fairly, with special regard for cases of hardship.
§ 66. Mr. Wilkinsasked the Minister of Power if he is aware of the shortage of smokeless fuels in South Bristol; and what action he is taking to make supplies more readily available there.
§ Mr. PeytonThe South Western Gas Board has told me it holds good stocks of Gloco. Producers and distributors in many parts of the country have been hard put to meet the much increased demand of recent weeks for solid fuels of all kinds and they are doing their best to distribute supplies fairly, with special regard for cases of hardship.
§ 67. Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Minister of Power in view of the fact that there is a shortage of premium 201W smokeless fuels at the present time, whether the expected increase in manufacturers' capacity next winter for these fuels will be sufficient to meet the demands of householders of the Sheffield region, and particularly in the No. 10 smoke-controlled zone at Ecclesall, which is designated to come into operation on 1st December, 1963.
§ Mr. PeytonThe output of premium fuels will be substantially increased next winter. I cannot guarantee, however, that there will not be local shortages of particular types. Gloco will continue to be available to meet all demands.
§ Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Minister of Power, what is the approximate tonnage of stocks of smokeless fuels, such as coke oven cokes, including Sunbrite, suitable for domestic use within an area of 25 miles of the Sheffield Town Hall.
§ Mr. PeytonI regret that the information asked for is not available.