§ Mr. TAYLORasked the President of the Board of Trade whether there is a serious shortage in the coal supplies to Dumbarton, and that even the short supplies are of a very inferior quality; and will he have inquiries made and stops taken to improve the supply and quality?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANI am aware that there has been a shortage of coal at Dumbarton. This was owing to some extent to a colliery which supplied one of the largest traders being idle this week. The position has now improved. Enquiries are being made into the question of quality.