HC Deb 27 August 1914 vol 66 c138
32. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked 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. RUNCIMAN

I have received a communication on this subject, and am looking into the matter.