§ 11. Mr. ROBINSONasked the Secretary for Mines what are the minimum prices fixed for various classes of coal in the Scottish area; and how these prices compare with those for similar classes of coal mined in other areas?
§ The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Ernest Brown)The information asked for is not in my possession.
§ 12. Mr. ROBINSONasked the Secretary for Mines the average cost during 1932 per ton of coal mined in the Scottish area, including costs of delivery?
§ Mr. BROWNI regret that this information is not available, but the average pit-head proceeds per ton of all coal disposable commercially in Scotland in 1932 was 11s. 5½d.
§ Mr. ROBINSONCan the hon. Gentleman give me the Lancashire figure?