HC Deb 28 April 1936 vol 311 c712
22. Sir PERCY HURD

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware of the increasing difficulty of obtaining coke for agricultural purposes and the wide margin between the pit-head price and the price charged to the consumer; and whether he can take steps to encourage a remedy?

Captain CROOKSHANK

The position generally in regard to supplies of coke is at present under examination in my Department. I am making inquiries into this particular case of difficulty which my hon. Friend has brought to my notice since putting down his question, and I will communicate with him when they are completed.

Mr. PALING

Is the Minister taking any steps to find a general remedy for this difference in price between the pithead and the consumer?

Captain CROOKSHANK

This question deals with coke, and I have said that that matter is under examination at the present time.

Mr. PALING

With the idea of finding a remedy for the present difference in price?

Captain CROOKSHANK

With all sorts of ideas.

Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITHS

Is it desired by the Secretary for Mines that the money paid in increased price shall actually go to the millers, as all the public in the British Isles thought it would go?