§ MR. D. A. THOMAS (Merthyr Tydvil)I beg to ask the Secretary to the Admiralty if he will state how Welsh and New Zealand coal compare in the relation of bulk to weight, and in the effective development of steam; what percentage less weight of New Zealand coal can be stowed in a given bunker space, and how much more effective is a given weight of Welsh coal in developing steam; and if he can state approximately the actual and percentage difference in price between Welsh and New Zealand coal delivered at the China Station during the last few mouths.
§ THE SECRETARY TO THE ADMIRALTY (Mr. ARNOLD-FORSTER, Belfast, W.)The Admiralty do not think it is 1356 in the public interest to furnish detailed particulars with regard to the coal actually carried on ships of war. The results of trials made in foreign countries are not communicated to the Admiralty. I must ask, therefore, to be excused answering the hon. Member's Question.