§ 25. Mr. P. Robertsasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will set up a fuel exports committee to consider the best methods of furthering an export drive for such qualities of coal and coke as are available for export in this country at the present time.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydI do not think that a new committee is required, but I attach such importance to this export trade that I would gladly consider any new proposals for furthering it.
§ Mr. RobertsWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind that there is a danger of us being priced out of the export market, particularly in Northern Europe? Unless action is taken now we shall find that when action is taken later during the summer, the main orders will have been taken by our competitors. Will my right hon. Friend take this aspect into serious consideration when he discusses the matter with the Coal Board?