11. Miss Wardasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the issue of the Coal Prices (Inland Supply) Order, 1939, which gives power to coal-owners to raise the price of coal irrespective of contract prices, he intends to take similar action with regard to other industries?
§ Mr. StanleyNo, Sir. There were special considerations affecting the price of coal.
Miss WardMay I have an assurance that in future the Government will not 997 embark on a policy which involves prejudicing the sanctity of contracts without giving the House a statement on it?
§ Mr. StanleyThe Order was made publicly.