HC Deb 19 November 1936 vol 317 cc1932-3W
Mr. T. MORRIS

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he will consider taking measures to prevent, by means of a quota, any further unnecessary imports of coke from foreign countries and thus encourage the alternative use of dry steam coal and anthracite which are available in this country?

Captain CROOKSHANK

The suggestion of my hon. Friend would involve legislation. The South Wales coalowners have already been informed that if they wish to take action in this matter the proper procedure to be followed is to make application to the Import Duties Advisory Committee for an import duty on foreign coke.

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