§ 82. Mr. W. THORNEasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the South Wales coke manufacturers are exporting coke at a record price of £7 per ton; if he can state the amount per ton that is paid for the small coal that is used for making coke; and if he can state the amount of profit that is being made out of a ton of coke that is now being exported at the price mentioned?
The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. Bridge-man)Enquiries are being made, and I will inform the hon. Member of the result.