§ 37. Major COLVILLE (for Colonel BROWN)asked the Secretary for Mines how many districts have now fixed minimum prices for coal; and if any of these fixed prices apply to coal sold in the home market?
§ Mr. SHINWELLIn all districts schedules of minimum prices have been drawn up, applying both to the inland and shipment trades. I am informed, however, that in some districts these schedules are not being put into operation pending negotiations in progress with adjoining districts with a view to co-ordination of prices, or consideration that is actively being given by the central council.