§ Captain BOWYERasked the President of the Board of Trade the total quantity of coal for industrial purposes which the Coal Mines Department have ordered to be taken by sea instead of by rail; what proportion of this coal gas undertakings are compelled to take; whether coal is being or has been sent by rail to electricity undertakings situated in towns or districts where gas undertakings have been or are being compelled to take sea-borne coal; and what is the maximum amount per ton of coal which is being paid by way of subsidy upon sea-borne domestic coal?
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§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe provision of the detailed information asked for by my hon. and gallant Friend would entail so much labour that I am afraid I cannot undertake to supply it.