§ Sir G. PENNYasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that the cost to consumers in the London areas of Scottish and South Wales coal, which he states is freely on offer to meet any deficiency in the Midland output, averages at least 2s. 6d. higher per ton; and what action the Government are taking to protect the consumer?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI am informed that coal from the Scottish and other coalfields for the, London market can be obtained at prices comparable with those charged for coal from the Midland coalfields.