Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Rhagfyr 1973.
There is no doubt that the miners' dispute is having a considerable impact on supplies of fuel oil. Without commenting on the dispute, I suggest that it is having a considerable impact.
The hon. Gentleman will have noticed in the legislation that is currently going through the House the special powers that the Government are taking to control prices in every sphere, at retailers' and other levels. Those powers will be used to make sure that nobody exploits the present situation.