§ 6. Mr. ALBERYasked the Secretary for Mines approximately to what extent there has been a rise in the price of coal to gas companies during the last few months?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI am not aware of the contract prices paid by gas companies for their coal.
§ Mr. ALBERYIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the price of gas has recently been put up, and will he inquire whether it is due to the rise in the price of coal?
§ Mr. SHINWELLIf there is any gas company aggrieved by any increase in the price of coal, they may apply to the committee of investigation in their neighbourhood to have the matter dealt with.
§ Mr. ALBERYIs not the hon. Member aware that it is the consumer who is aggrieved and not the gas company?
§ Mr. SHINWELLAnd, similarly, if the consumer feels aggrieved at any increase in the price of gas which he believes to be due to the increased price of coal, he may take the matter to the committee of investigation.