§ 37. Mr. J. Griffithsasked the Secretary for Mines whether, having regard to the absence of official information as to the position in regard to the output and exports of coal, he will make a statement indicating what progress is being made towards increasing the output and expanding the export trade?
§ Mr. LloydI regret that the reasons which make it necessary to withhold publication of the figures prevent me from making such a statement.
§ Mr. GriffithsIs the hon. Gentleman aware that there is grave disquiet in the industry on both sides that the plans made are not adequate to meet the demands of the home market and the anticipated expansion of the export trade; and will he undertake a survey in order to increase output?
§ Mr. LloydI am in close touch with the Mining Association and the Miners' Federation on this question.
§ Mr. GriffithsWhen does the hon. Gentleman propose to make a statement as to his plans for coping with the existing situation?