Sir F. HALLasked the President of the Board of Trade what areas are affected by the proposed further limitation in the consumption of coal, electricity, and gas to be allowed; what scale of allowances has been fixed, and for what period; and whether the restriction is of universal application and will cover those employed on or in connection with coal mines as well as the general public?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe temporary restriction of deliveries of house coal to 2cwts. per week was cancelled on Saturday last. The restriction was imposed generally throughout the country, but did not apply to gas and electricity. The allowances provided by the Household Fuel and Lighting Order, 1919, apply to the whole country, but do not affect miners' coal.