§ 19. Mr. T. SMITHasked the Secretary for Mines what progress is being made with regard to the co-ordination of minimum prices between various districts for export purposes?
Captain CROOKSHANKI am informed that discussions are proceeding between the various districts regarding the relative levels of minimum prices for export.
§ Mr. SMITHCan the hon. and gallant Member say whether the recent legal decision in the case of Holt v. The Midland Amalgamated District has had any adverse effect on bringing about a co-ordination of prices?
Captain CROOKSHANKI cannot say. The hon. Member has asked me what progress has been made with regard to the co-ordination of minimum prices. The discussions are proceeding, but I cannot say what transpires because the Department is not at present a party to the discussions.