§ Mr. T. SMITHasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware of the complaint made recently with regard to shortage of coal for export from the Humber ports; and whether he can make a statement on the matter?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKThe difficulties to which the hon. Member refers have been brought to my notice from several sources, and in particular I have been in touch with the Lord Mayor of Hull. As I am satisfied that the Central Council of Colliery Owners will issue freely such additional allocations of tonnage as may be necessary to meet the requirements of consumers, I have advised the Lord Mayor of Hull to get into touch immediately with the Chairman of the Midland Executive Board of Colliery Owners.