§ 56. Sir John Mellorasked the Secretary for Mines what applications were considered by the Central Council of Colliery Owners on 10th March for increased quota tonnage; and what decisions have been reached by the council with regard to such applications?
§ Captain CrookshankI am circulating in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement showing the supplementary allocations granted by the Central Council of Colliery Owners at its meeting on 10th March, and totalling 2,185,500 tons. I am informed that the council met in full the requirements of the districts.
§ Following is the statement:
§ SUPPLEMENTARY ALLOCATIONS for the March Quarter made by the Central Council of Colliery Owners on 10th March, 1937.
| Output. | Tons. |
| South Wales | 550,000 |
| Durham | 100,000 |
| Inland Supply. | |
| South Wales | 200,000 |
| Durham | 100,000 |
| North Staffs. | 40,000 |
| Export Supply. | |
| South Wales | 630,000 |
| Scotland | 250,000 |
| Midland (Amalgamated) District | 200,000 |
| Durham | 100,000 |
| North Wales | 12,000 |
| Lancashire and Cheshire | 1,500 |
| Forest of Dean | 1,500 |
| Cumberland | 500 |