HC Deb 24 November 1931 vol 260 c187
6. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary for Mines what quantity of coal was in stock on 1st April, 1st July, and 1st October, 1931, in various parts of Great Britain?

Mr. ISAAC FOOT

I am informed that the stocks of coal at mines in Great Britain amounted to 5,778,000 tons on 1st April,?,359,000 tons on 1st July, and 8,050,000 tons on 1st October.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Do not these figures indicate that the quota schemes have not caused a shortage of coal or decreased working days?

Mr. FOOT

I think that the bon. Gentleman will probably draw that conclusion from the returns.

Mr. TINKER

Are these figures the average or more than the average of former years?

Mr. FOOT

I must have notice of that question, and I would ask the hon. Member to let me know for what years he desires the figures.