§ 44. Mr. BROMLEYasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, as representing the First Commissioner of Works-, what Government contracts within the purview of the Department have been given to the Midland Coal, Coke and Iron Company, Limited, of Apedale, Staffordshire, during the years 1923, 1924, 1925 and 1926; the value of such contracts; and if any orders have been given to the company in 1927 or are any orders contemplated?
§ Captain HACKING (for The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS)As the answer to this question contains a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer
§ Contracts for coal to the following values have been placed with the Midland Coal, Coke and Iron Company, Limited:—
§ Year ended 30th June:
| Tonnage. | Value. | |
| £ | ||
| 1923 | 7,000 | 7,700 |
| 1924 | 7,000 | 8,050 |
| 1925 | 10,000 | 12,500 |
| 1926 | 8,000 | 8,400 |
| Nine months ended 31st March, 1927 | 3,000 | 3,875 |
§ No contracts have yet been placed by the Department for coal for delivery after 31st March,1927.