27. Colonel THORNEasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the Welsh colliery owners have decided to reduce the Welsh household coal by 10s. per ton, to come into operation on 1st June; and whether the coal sent to London and other provincial towns will be reduced to the same extent?
§ Mr. WARDLEThere is no foundation for the suggestion that a reduction is to be made by the Welsh colliery owners in the price of household coal.