§ Mr. PARKERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the Gas Light and Coke Company has given notice of an increase of one-tenth of a penny per therm in the price of gas; whether this, or any similar action, has been taken by any other gas undertakings in the country; and whether he will give the average number of therms produced from one ton of coal?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI am aware of the increase in the price to be charged by the Gas Light and Coke Company, and also of proposed increases by some other gas undertakings. Approximately 75 therms in the form of gas are produced from a ton of coal, but this number varies with the type of coal used and from other causes.