§ 28. Mr. DENNIS HERBERTasked whether the sum of 1s. per ton is all that is allowed to be added to the price of coal for washing; and whether the effect of this is to reduce the amount of coal-washing now done?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe price of coal washed at collieries is controlled by the Price of Coal (Limitation) Act, and must not exceed by more than the standard amount the price of the same fuel sold in similar quantities and under similar conditions affecting the sale on or about the same date in the twelve months ended the 30th June, 1914.
In the case of coal dealt with at washeries not operated as part of colliery undertakings each case is dealt with on its merits, and a charge approved which is regarded as sufficient to meet increased costs of washing and to encourage such washing to continue.