§ Sir R. CLARRYasked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the fact that the military authorities in Malta are purchasing subsidised Polish coal; and whether be will instruct them to buy British, of which ample supplies from South Wales are available?
Mr. COOPERSo far as I am aware the suggestion made in the first part of the question is not correct. The contract for the supply of coal to the troops in Malta provides for the supply of North country house coal and Welsh steam coal.