Fuel Crisis Leaflet

Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Industry – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 July 1947.

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Photo of Sir Norman Hulbert Sir Norman Hulbert , Stockport 12:00, 3 July 1947

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many copies of "Fuel Crisis and You" have been printed; and what is the basis of distribution.

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

Fourteen million two hundred and fifty thousand copies of this leaflet have been printed; distribution is on a household basis, delivery being made by the Post Office during the fortnight ending 5th July.

Photo of Sir Norman Hulbert Sir Norman Hulbert , Stockport

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that in some houses, where there is only one inhabitant, no less than 15 or 20 of these pamphlets have been put through the letterbox?

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

No, I am not aware of that.

Photo of Mr Henry Usborne Mr Henry Usborne , Birmingham Acock's Green

Does the Minister realise that the layout and general appearance of this particular pamphlet is about as unattractive and repulsive as it could possibly be?

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

No, I do not agree. If the hon. Member has views about what the layout should be, perhaps he would let me have them.

Photo of Viscount  Hinchingbrooke Viscount Hinchingbrooke , Dorset Southern

Is the Minister aware that this unattractive pamphlet is appropriate to an unattractive situation?

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

I should not imagine the noble Lord is a judge of anything that is attractive.