§ 22. Mr. SMITHERSasked 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. SMITHERSMay we take it that the hon. Gentleman did receive complaints previous to that time?