HC Deb 09 December 1912 vol 45 c37
57. Mr. KEIR HARDIE

asked the Prime Minister whether, as he has declared the inability of the Government to hold out any hope of legislation for regulating the price of house coal and thereby putting an end to the prices now being charged in South Wales, he will appoint a small Special Committer to find out why prices are so high, and to recommend some action, either by the nationalisation of mines or otherwise, to protect the public against such robbery?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am afraid I cannot hold out a hope of the appointment of a Committee.