§ Mr. Kitsonasked the Minister of Power if he is aware that coal merchants and their customers in the North Yorkshire area have been waiting three months for deliveries of smokeless fuel; and what steps he is taking to rectify the position and ensure that adequate supplies of this fuel are available at a reasonable price in view of the increasing number of householders who are compelled to go smokeless.
§ 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.