§ 35. Mr. SHORTasked the Secretary for Mines whether he can make any statement as to the progress made in setting up coal-selling schemes?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKThese schemes are still in active preparation by the Central Council and the district executive boards, in consultation with my Department.
§ Mr. H. G. WILLIAMSWhat precautions have been taken to protect the consumer against exploitation by the coal monopolies?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKI cannot answer questions of detail without notice.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSCould the Minister answer it as a question of fundamental principle?