§ 22. Mr. HOGGEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has in contemplation any limitation of all coal prices exported from the United Kingdom and an increase in the price for inland consumption by the relaxation of the statutory limitation?
§ Mr. PRETYMANProposals relating to the price of export coal are under consideration. The Price of Coal (Limitation) Act provides for increases of the standard amount under that Act by Board of Trade Order, if the Board are satisfied that a case for an increase has been made out.
§ Mr. HOGGEWill my hon. Friend answer the part of my question with regard to inland consumption, and say whether an increased price will be charged to the consumers in this country?
§ Mr. PRETYMANIn that matter the Board of Trade are judicial, and no decision can be given until the application is made and considered.