HC Deb 12 July 1934 vol 292 cc545-6W
Sir W. SMITHERS

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that the D. C. A. collieries are unable to fulfil orders for export of best South Yorkshire coals owing to quota restrictions; and will he take all necessary steps to enable such collieries to meet the export demand?

Mr. E. BROWN

I am informed that the executive board of colliery owners for the Midland district, who, under the terms of the Coal Mines Act, 1930, are responsible for the administration of the regulation of output in Yorkshire, have the circumstances to which my hon. Friend draws my attention under their immediate consideration. The board is already taking steps to deal with the situation.