HC Deb 15 November 1932 vol 270 c934
53. Mr. G. NICHOLSON

asked the Secretary for Mines whether his attention has been called to the continued evasion of the minimum prices for coal; and whether he will take an early opportunity of stating the Government's policy in connection therewith?

Mr. E. BROWN

The attention of the Central Council of Coalowners appointed under the Coal Mines Act, 1930, has again been called to evasions of the minimum price provisions of the Schemes, and I understand that the Council and the District Executive Boards have the matter under active consideration.

Mr. NICHOLSON

May I have an answer to the second part of my question?

Mr. BROWN

I have already said that I think it would be unwise to make any statement until I have seen the report.