Mr. NUGENTasked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether he is aware that certain borough councils in London, for the purpose of ensuring fuel for the poor, have purchased and laid in stock supplies of coal, which they retail in small quantities; and whether, bearing in mind the boon that such a system is to those most in need, he will see his way to empower public bodies in Ireland to act similarly and immediately?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe whole question of the distribution of coal in Ireland is being carefully considered by the Coal Controller and myself.