HC Deb 24 July 1919 vol 118 cc1546-7
39. Mr. GEORGE THORNE

asked whether retailers of coal will be entitled to charge the 6s. per ton increased price from the 21st instant upon stocks accumulated in yards, premises, and railway sidings before that date?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

It is not practicable to discriminate between deliveries from wagon and from stocks, but this will also be the case if and when a reduction of colliery prices takes place.

Mr. J. JONES

Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the extra halfpenny a bag on coal over and above the previous price?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

The answer I have given already covers the supplemental question.

Mr. JONES

Do you want to stop the poor from being robbed?

Sir H. GREENWOOD

I will do my best, I can assure you.