§ Dr. HOWITTasked the Secretary for Mines the amount of coal consumed by industrial undertakings in this country, as distinct from that used for domestic and other purposes, during the year 1933, as compared with the previous year?
§ Mr. E. BROWNThe estimated total amount of coal available for consumption in Great Britain for all purposes in 1933 was 148,250,000 tons as compared with 149,500,000 tons in 1932. I am unable to state the amount consumed by industrial undertakings as distinct from
1220W10 times the cost of 132,000 volt overhead lines, and the substitution of underground for overhead grid lines would, I am advised, be impracticable.