§ 71. Mr. Edwin Wainwrightasked the Minister of Technology what was the tonnage of domestic coke produced by the Gas Board for the years 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969, respectively; what is the estimated figure for 1970; and if he will ensure that sufficient smokeless fuel is produced in 1970 to meet the winter demands.
Mr. Alan Williams:I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave on 17th April to my hon. Friends the Members for Liverpool, West Derby (Mr. Ogden) and Manchester, Gorton (Mr. Marks). As regards future supplies of solid smokeless fuels I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made in the debate on 9th April by my right hon. Friend the Paymaster-General.—[Vol. 799, c. 307–8; Vol. 799, c. 760–880.]
72. Mr. Wileyasked the Minister of Technology what steps he is taking to ensure that there will be adequate supplies of smokeless fuel in the North-East; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Alan Williams:I would refer my right hon. Friend to the reply I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Carlisle (Mr. Ron Lewis) on 14th April.—[Vol. 799, c. 214.]