§ 44. Major COURTHOPEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the supplies of coal allocated to individual rural districts by the Coal Controller are frequently unobtainable, and that many eases of distress are still arising in consequence, and what steps are being taken to meet this situation?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe shortages in certain rural districts are engaging the Controller's attention, and the whole method of supply in these cases is under review.
§ 80. Mr. ATKEYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the suffering and loss experienced during the recent strikes in the colliery trade, he will consider the advisability of providing and storing in different parts of the country a reserve of coal for use in case of urgent necessity?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANIn so far as the output of coal will enable, the Coal Controller is considering the making of 1094 arrangements for providing stocks of coal for the purpose of ensuring equal distribution throughout the country.