§ Sir K. WOODasked the Secretary for Mines if he proposes to make any proposals to the House arising out of his investigations into retail prices of coal?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given yesterday to the hon. Member for the Attercliffe Division (Mr. C. Wilson).
§ Lieut.-Colonel POWNALLasked the Secretary for Mines what is the average cost of a ton of coal at the pit head in England and Wales; and what is the average amount of wages per tan raised paid in England and Wales?
§ Mr. SHINWELLThe average cost of raising a ton of coal at the pit head in England and Wales during January and February of this year was 16s. 5d., of which 11s. 6d, represents the wages cost.