§ Mr. Milneasked the Minister of Technology what discussions he has had with the National Coal Board in regard to supplies of smokeless fuel, arising from its proposals for a solution of the problem; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold Lever:I am in constant touch with the N.C.B. on these matters. On the general position I have nothing to add to my reply on 27th April to Questions from my hon. Friends the Members for Bristol, Central (Mr. Palmer) and Salford, East (Mr. Frank Allaun) and the hon. Member for Cambridge (Mr. Lane).—[Vol. 800, c. 866]
§ Mr. Milneasked the Minister of Technology what talks he has had with representatives of employers and employees in the distributive trades, in view of the threat to employment arising from the shortage of smokeless fuel; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. Alan Williams:There have been no talks on this aspect of the solid smokeless fuel supply position.