14. Captain TUDOR REESasked the President of the Board of Trade whether 1728 he has now been made aware of the fact that certain collieries in South Wales and elsewhere have been, or are about to be, closed down in consequence of the recent Order restricting the export of coal; and, if so, whether, to prevent the unemployment and loss involved, he will consider the advisability of revoking or modifying the Order?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. Bridgeman)The Coal Mines Department is aware of only one colliery, situated in Northumberland, which closed down in view of export restrictions. The matter is in the hands of the local Coal and Coke Supply Committee, and it is understood that the colliery has re-started. As regards the remainder of the question, I must refer the hon. and gallant Member to my reply to him of 16th June.