§ 65. Mr. Kelleyasked the Minister of Technology (1) what output of solid smokeless fuel he estimates will be required to meet the programme of local authorities throughout the country to designate areas as smokeless zones, according to plans already submitted to Her Majesty's Government;
(2) what output he estimates will be required of solid smokeless fuel to meet the demands in the years 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974; and what plans he has to promote this output.
Mr. Alan WilliamsSupply and demand for domestic solid smokeless fuels are estimated to be about 8 million tons for 1969–70 and tentative estimates for later years are of the same order. Firmer estimates are not normally made until nearer the time; prospects for 1970–71 are currently being considered by my department, the producers and the trade.