§ 29. Mr. Wootton-Daviesasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware that in some mining districts the differentiation in price between treated and untreated coal is only is. per ton, which is inadequate to cover the total cost of the cleaning operation; and whether, when he reviews coal prices in July, 1943, he will consider removing this penalty on efficiency by the adjustment of the prices for treated coal to a more equitable basis?
§ The Minister of Fuel and Power (Major Lloyd George)I am aware of the position to which my hon. Friend refers. The matter has been receiving my close attention and will again be reviewed should an increase in coal prices become necessary.
§ Mr. R. J. TaylorIf the right hon. and gallant Gentleman is considering increasing the price, will he also make it certain that coal will be cleaned?