§ 32. Mr. OUTHWAITEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the fact that manufacturers in the Potteries allege that local coal-owners in combination are endeavouring to compel them to pay a price for coal 10 per cent. in excess of the price at which they are offering to sell to Lancashire consumers; and will he have inquiries made in view of the difficulties with which the pottery industry is at present confronted
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI have received a communication on this subject, and am looking into the matter.