§ 5. Mr. LAMBERTasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give the average cost of coal at the pit's mouth for the year 1919, showing the amount attributable to labour, materials, and other costs, and owner's profits and royalties, comparing these costs with the year 1913, as given in evidence before the Coal Commission?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANI regret that I am unable to add to the information which I gave in reply to the hon. Member's question on February 23rd.
§ Mr. LAMBERTWhen can we have this information? It was given before the Coal Commission and it is important we should have it. Cannot we have it before long?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANI am afraid I cannot say how soon it can be given. I should like to have it quite as much as the right hon. Gentleman, but I really cannot promise it by any given time.
§ Mr. LAMBERTIs the President of the Board of Trade pressing the Coal Controller for the figures?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANYes, but as I pointed out in an answer on the last occasion they are not yet available.
§ Mr. LAMBERTBut is the President of the Board of Trade pressing for the figures?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANYes we are doing all we can. They would be extremely useful to us and will be given as soon as possible.