§ 50. Mr. Grenfellasked the Prime Minister whether he will move for the appointment of a select committee to inquire into the conditions of supply and sale of coal with regard to the expenses of selling and to the prices charged to the consumer of all classes of coal?
§ The Prime MinisterI am fully aware of the anxiety of the public that the interests of the consumer should be safeguarded in any arrangements affecting the price or conditions of sale of coal. The matter is receiving my consideration, but I am not at present in a position to make a statement.
§ Mr. AttleeHas the Prime Minister's attention been drawn to the expression of opinion on all sides of the House with regard to the impossibility under the present Coal Bill of dealing with intermediate prices, and will he consider, in the interests of the miners and consumers, whether there should not be a committee or other body set up to inquire into the
| Proceedings and convictions for drunkenness of males and females in the Metropolitan Police District and the City of London during the years 1936 and 1937. | ||||||||
| Year. | Number of Proceedings. | Number of Convictions. | ||||||
| Males. | Females. | Total. | ||||||
| 1936 | … | … | … | … | 20,306 | 13,571 | 4,049 | 17,620 |
| 1937 (provisional figures) | … | 20,808 | 14,226 | 3,755 | 17,981 |