§ 8. Mr. CHARLES BARRIEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the shipment of any coal has been sanctioned to Shetland whaling station, in view of the shortage of household coal in the island.
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe sanction of the Controller of Coal Mines is not required for the shipment of coal to the Shetland Islands. No complaint has been received recently of any shortage of house coal in the islands, but enquiries are being made.