HC Deb 06 March 1924 vol 170 c1636W
Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that the selling price of London household coal has been increased by 2s. per ton, commencing on Monday, 3rd March; that this is the fifth increase since September, 1923; and if he will set up a Committee to inquire into the matter?

Mr. BATEY

asked the Secretary for Mines if he is aware that the price of household coal in London has been increased by 6s. 8d. per ton during the last few weeks; and if he will order an inquiry to be made into this increase?

Mr. SHINWELL

I cannot at present add anything to the answer I gave on Tuesday last to a similar question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Bethnal Green.