§ Mr. Eadieasked the Minister of Power how much solid smokeless fuel of all kinds he estimates that the gas industry will produce this winter; how much will be produced by the National Coal Board; and how much was produced by each industry last winter.
§ Mr. FreesonLast winter total production of smokeless fuels suitable for the domestic market was about 6½ million tons, of which nearly 3 million tons came from the gas industry, and nearly 2½ million tons from the National Coal Board. Total production this winter should be about the same with the gas industry producing about 2 million tons and the N.C.B. about 3 million tons, with production by independents also higher.
223WSupplies of solid smokeless fuel should be sufficient to meet demand this winter. Alternatives should be available if particular fuels are in short supply.