§ 51. Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the current level of coal stocks held by the National Coal Board, and by industry generally.
§ Sir J. EdenThe latest available information is given in the Weekly Statistical Statement issued by the Department and available in the Library of the House, a copy of which I will send to the hon. Member.
§ 56. Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he is now satisfied that existing coal stocks are sufficient to ensure reasonable supplies to consumers during the winter months; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir J. EdenI would refer the hon. Member to the statement I made on 9th January, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what are Great Britain's present coal stocks, showing household, industrial and commercial stocks, respectively.
§ Mr. RidleyThe latest available information is given in the Weekly Statistical Statement issued by the Department and available in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. Eadieasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the current stock of coal supplies in the country, domestic and industrial; and what advice he intends to give to all users.
§ Sir J. EdenI would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's answer to his earlier Question today. I am keeping the situation under review.