HC Deb 23 February 1933 vol 274 cc1905-6
56. Mr. G. HALL

asked the Secretary for Mines whether his attention has been called to the further restrictions proposed on British coal imported into Spain; and in view of the effect which these restrictions will have on the coal industry in South Wales, what steps, if any, the Government propose taking to deal with the matter?

67. Mr. DICKIE

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he has any statement to make regarding the embargo on the importation on British coal into Spain?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Ernest Brown)

I know of no embargo or suggested embargo, but I am aware that certain proposals have been submitted to the Spanish Government, which, if adopted, would result in a reduction of the amount of coal imported from the United Kingdom. Instructions have been sent to His Majesty's Ambassador in Madrid to impress upon the Spanish Government the serious issues involved in such proposals.

Mr. HALL

Has the hon. Gentleman received representations from the Mining Association upon the matter complained of in these questions?

Mr. BROWN

I received representations a week ago.