Supplies, Slough

Oral Answers to Questions — Coal – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 26 July 1954.

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Photo of Mr Fenner Brockway Mr Fenner Brockway , Eton and Slough 12:00, 26 July 1954

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will take steps to improve the supply of coal to Slough.

Photo of Hon. Lancelot Joynson-Hicks Hon. Lancelot Joynson-Hicks , Chichester

If the hon. Member would let me have particulars of any supply difficulties, I will gladly make inquiries.

Photo of Mr Fenner Brockway Mr Fenner Brockway , Eton and Slough

While thanking the hon. Gentleman for that reply, may I ask him whether he is aware that there is a two-month delay in deliveries in Slough; that delivery men are having to take up another job; that orders for summer supplies cannot be met; and what are to be the prospects for the winter?

Photo of Hon. Lancelot Joynson-Hicks Hon. Lancelot Joynson-Hicks , Chichester

I am not aware of these facts. If the hon. Member will let me have particulars, I will gladly look into them.