§ 28. Mr. Keelingasked the Minister of Fuel and Power why only 10,000 tons of Nigerian coal is being bought.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerThe National Coal Board have bought all the Nigerian coal that is available for shipment to this country during the winter months.
§ Mr. KeelingIs that due to the fact that the Nigerian railways are in a state of chaos?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerIt is due to the fact that they cannot deliver more to us than I have said. Other Nigerian coal is going to the Gold Coast and Tripolitania or other British Government Departments.
§ Mr. MaclayIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that this coal can be carried by sea without risk of spontaneous combustion?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI believe that in the quantities we are taking, it can.