§ 79. Mr. Cormackasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he is satisfied that coal stocks are sufficient for national needs; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EmeryIt must be obvious that no level of coal stocks could guarantee full supplies to every part of the country in every conceivable circumstance of bad weather. However, as regards the current position I refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Easington (Mr. Dormand) on 15th November.—[Vol. 846, c.153.]