§ 32. Sir K. WOODasked the Secretary for Mines whether his attention has been called to complaints that coke is being sold in unsatisfactory condition, and the suggestion that all coke should be sold by weight and that it should be made an offence to water coke with a view to increasing its weight fraudulently; and whether he is taking any action in the matter?
Mr. WEBBI have received from the London County Council a suggestion to the effect mentioned by the hon. Member, and the matter is being considered. Legislation would be necessary to give effect to the suggestion.
§ Mr. W. THORNEWill the right hon. Gentleman tell the House how coke is to be cooled unless by the use of water?