HC Deb 14 April 1931 vol 251 c16
22. Mr. SMITHERS

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he has had any further complaints with regard to the shortage of coal during the present month; and whether such shortage was in respect of coal for domestic, industrial, shipping, transport, or public utility purposes?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Shinwell)

I have received no further complaints with regard to any shortage of coal during the present month.

Mr. SMITHERS

May we take it that the hon. Gentleman did receive complaints previous to that time?