§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Prime Minister whether he can now give the House any information regarding the direct and indirect financial loss to the country arising out of the coal strike; and what part, if any, of the loss will fall on the taxpayer?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWThe quantity of coal which would have been got if there had been no strike may be estimated at 13 million to 14 million tons, and its total value at not less than 26½ millions. It is quite impossible to attempt to form an estimate of the indirect loss.