§ 23. Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary for Mines what progress has been made by the Central Council of Coalowners with regard to the co-ordination of prices between the various coal-producing districts?
§ Captain CrookshankI am informed that the work of the committee set up by the Central Council to deal with the question of inter-district co-ordination of prices and conditions of sale is progressing and that, in the meantime, work with regard to co-ordination of prices is being carried out by means of meetings between groups of districts throughout the country.
§ Mr. SmithCan the hon. and gallant Member say when finality is likely to be reached on this matter?
§ Captain CrookshankNo, Sir.