§ 84. Mr. DAVID GRENFELLasked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware of the loss by breakage involved in tipping coal by ordinary methods at South Wales ports; and whether he is disposed to call upon dock authorities to provide escalators so that the large and sized coals may be lowered into the holds of loading vessels without damage or loss of value?
§ Mr. PARKINSONI am aware that complaints have been made on this subject. Arrangements have recently been made in conjunction with my hon. Friend the Secretary for Mines, to set up committees representing the principal interests concerned both in South Wales and the other coal exporting districts for the purpose of determining what types of anti-breakage, appliances would be most effective and what steps should be taken to secure their installation at an early date.
§ Mr. GRENFELLCan the hon. Member say how this proposal would affect the question of bunker coal?
§ Mr. PARKINSONI cannot say, but I will make inquiries and let the hon. Member know.