§ Mr. Hobdenasked the Minister of Power if he is aware of the delay in deliveries of coal, coke and coalite in the south-east coastal area; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Mr. FreesonIn general supplies of solid fuel are adequate, but there are shortages of particular varieties in some areas. Local availability is a matter for the producers and distributors, but if the hon. Member has evidence of serious delays perhaps he will let me know.
§ Mr. Marksasked the Minister of Power if he will introduce legislation to protect the buyers of solid smokeless fuels from the short measure arising when fuel is sold containing a high proportion of moisture.
§ Mr. FreesonThe practicability of controlling the moisture content of smokeless fuels by legislation and by voluntary measures is being examined by my Department with other Government Departments, producers, distributors and consumers. I hope that we can reach a conclusion this year.