§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Secretary for Mines whether he has inquired into complaints received by him to the effect that there is a shortage, not in the amount of coal available, but in the supplies of suitable quality usually sold in any district in the country; and, if so, what has been the result of such inquiry?
§ Mr. SHINWELLThe National Committee of Investigation reported that in a few isolated cases difficulties of supply might be arising. I am satisfied that2164W 1929, and the amount of compensation paid; and the number of non-pensionable staff in the district probate registries who have retired up to 28th February, 1931, between the ages of 65 and 70, and the amount of compensation paid?
The SOLICITOR-GENERALThe information asked for by the hon. Member is as follows:
supplies of coal suitable in quality are available from other districts to meet such isolated shortages.