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Mr. Woof
asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the future supplies of solid smokeless fuel in smoke control areas.
Mr. Benn
There should be an adequate supply of solid smokeless fuels to meet demand in the winter. Customers may not always be able to obtain prompt delivery of their first choice of fuel for closed appliances, but merchants will be able to offer suitable alternatives.