§ Sir I. PHILIPPSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, under the Coal Order recently issued, he has power to remove coal from private cellars on information being received that an excess of coal is in stock; if so, what steps he has taken to inquire into the amount of coal stored by Baron Schroeder, of Englefield Green; what amount of coal this German is allowed to keep under the Order; and what amount of coal he actually has in stock?
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§ Mr. WARDLEIn reply to the hon. and gallant Gentleman I have to say that a new Coal Order has not yet been issued, but I hope it will be issued this week, and it will permit of coal being removed from a private cellar when there is an excess of coal in stock. The supplies of coal to Baron Schroeder were cut off on 7th May, except for a consignment of anthracite which was en route at the time. When the Order is issued it will comprise the whole of England, Scotland, and Wales, and as anthracite and coke will be included in the regulations, no excessive consumption by any class of the community will be permitted.