§ 48. Mrs. COPELANDasked the Secretary for Mines if he is aware that in certain Midland districts coal is sold for household purposes at several shillings per ton cheaper than the same grade of coal is sold for industrial purposes; and what steps he proposes to take to assist industry in this connection?
§ The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Isaac Foot)The suggestion contained in the first part of the question is new to me. If it is implied that the difference in price is due to the minimum prices fixed under the Coal Mines Act, 1930, I would remind the hon. Lady that the proper course for any person who wishes to make a complaint is to address it to the appropriate Committee of Investigation appointed under Section 5 of that Act, when the matter must be thoroughly investigated.