§ 56. Mr. Remnantasked the Minister of Works whether he can estimate how many bricks have been lost in manufacture in the present calendar year owing to bad coal.
§ Sir D. EcclesNo, Sir.
§ Mr. RemnantDoes that mean that my right hon. Friend has no knowledge because, if so and I add to his knowledge in that respect, will he pursue the subject of loss caused by bad fuel with his right hon. Friend the Minister of Fuel and Power?
§ Sir D. EcclesIt is some time since we have had any complaint about bad coal at brickyards. It is possible that better quality coal would help, but I have no accurate information.
Mr. HolmesIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that, speaking as a miner, I say that there is no bad coal? It is like beer—some is worse than others.
§ Sir D. EcclesThere are very large differences in quality, but I think that the brickyards are fairly well served at present.