HC Deb 15 May 1928 vol 217 c843
23. Mr. PALING

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he can now state the full terms of the Agreement known as the Five Counties Coal Marketing Scheme?

Commodore KING

The main provisions of this scheme are contained in my reply to the hon. Member for Dunfermline (Mr. W. M. Watson) on 28th March, to which I can add nothing. I will send the hon. Member a copy of that reply.

Mr. PALING

Is there anything in this scheme relating to the arrangements with coal exporters, particularly in such places as Hull?

Commodore KING

Oh, yes; as I have replied on many occasions, they are in close contact with the exporters of Hull.