HC Deb 29 July 1963 vol 682 cc29-30W
Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Power if he is aware that people living in clean air zones in Bristol were short of smokeless fuel last year and thus burned ordinary coal which made them liable to prosecution; and what steps are now being taken to prevent a recurrence of this during the coming winter.

Mr. Peyton

Yes. Interruption in local deliveries was caused by the exceptional weather and not by shortage of coke stocks. My right hon. Friend has discussed with the Gas Council the lessons to be learnt from the experience of last winter.

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