asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if, when imposing restrictions on the use of solid fuel for heating houses during the summer, he will instruct his local fuel overseers to have special regard for the needs of old people and those liable to suffer from attacks of malaria during damp weather.

Restrictions must in present circumstances be continued on the quantities of fuel which may be supplied to any premises but local fuel overseers have already power to deal with any cases of special need.